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R446 VGM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,203 mi
Last recorded34,203 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 VGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 34,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2026 34,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2025 31,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 28,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear outer sills have minor corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 25,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank retaining strap heavily corroded

vehicle has general corrosion to its structure and multiple other mechanical components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 24,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 23,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,107 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 22,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,524 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres badly underinflated.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wiper blades drag on screen.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,371 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 19,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,892 miles

nearside front brake slight binding.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,040 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,040 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,073 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,579 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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R446 VGM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R446 VGM, 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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R446 VGM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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