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R43 KBJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,597 mi
Last recorded53,597 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 KBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 53,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,428 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 32,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 24,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 24,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 22,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 21,919 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 19,600 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 19,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 16,847 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 7,812 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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R43 KBJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R43 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R43 KBJ registered?

R43 KBJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R43 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 KBJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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