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R4 RED

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,019 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both centre - rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Supension corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,466 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,985 miles

Front Inner Discs corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,110 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,501 miles

slight blow front pipe..n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,280 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,397 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded..screw in shoulder o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,420 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,982 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 RED 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 91.3%.

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 RED, 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 RED registered?

R4 RED is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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