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R44 GEO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,771 mi
Last recorded105,771 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 GEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear delaminated (0.1 (b))

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,993 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2024 102,610 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished and no image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps starting to tarnish

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,483 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 101,483 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate discoloured and worn (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear [rear] exhaust corroded ,not leaking gases time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2021 100,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear [rear] exhaust corroded ,not leaking gases time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,660 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 99,658 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,209 miles

pertrol sopport strap corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rears (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 95,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

pertrol sopport strap corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rears (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer tread less than 1mm tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside hand brake cable outer split in two

Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front outer tread less than 1mm tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside hand brake cable outer split in two

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,837 miles

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,366 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,871 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,065 miles

both front & n/s/r worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,436 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 52,436 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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R44 GEO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R44 GEO, 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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R44 GEO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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