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R4 XAV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XAV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,839 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 109,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 108,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,316 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 108,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,727 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,244 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,847 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 83,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 71,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 53,979 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 44,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 35,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 26,742 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 19,987 miles

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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R4 XAV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XAV, 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 R4 XAV registered?

R4 XAV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R4 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 XAV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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