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1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,666 mi
Last recorded147,666 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 GBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 147,666 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 147,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 145,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 145,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 145,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 145,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 145,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 141,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 141,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 141,255 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 141,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 137,936 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 132,743 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 132,739 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - as marked- (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 128,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 120,090 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 107,716 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 107,704 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 10 May 2011 104,367 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 84,699 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 84,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 72,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,332 miles

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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R500 GBP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R500 GBP, 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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R500 GBP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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