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R4 MDK

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 MDK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 119,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 119,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil ,still operating as intended (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 115,025 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 115,025 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 113,409 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 113,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 111,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 110,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four brake discs slightly rusty and pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2009 105,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 99,690 miles

low effort nearside park brake

Fail 9 May 2008 99,690 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

low effort nearside park brake

Pass 19 Sep 2007 94,993 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 94,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 86,274 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 86,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R4 MDK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R4 MDK, 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 R4 MDK registered?

R4 MDK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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