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R441 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,372 mi
Last recorded62,372 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 60,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 59,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,028 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front disc's corroded slightly rear disc's slightly corrded.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2014 58,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 52,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,399 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 39,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 33,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre minor stucture failure

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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R441 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R441 VJB, 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 R441 VJB registered?

R441 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R441 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 VJB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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