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R442 ANO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 ANO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,905 miles

Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp on

o/s steering rack ball joint slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp on

o/s steering rack ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2011 69,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,806 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,768 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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R442 ANO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R442 ANO, 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.

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What year was R442 ANO registered?

R442 ANO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R442 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 ANO shows 14 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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