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R454 BSG

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,750 mi
Last recorded88,750 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 BSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 88,750 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 88,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 88,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,423 miles

metal brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,154 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 87,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 83,753 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 81,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 80,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,214 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,971 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 64,971 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,382 miles

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

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

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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R454 BSG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R454 BSG, 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 R454 BSG registered?

R454 BSG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R454 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 BSG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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