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R50 RJA

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,851 mi
Last recorded34,851 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 RJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 34,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 33,707 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 33,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 31,709 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 31,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 31,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 30,520 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 30,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,048 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 24,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,804 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,797 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,108 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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R50 RJA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R50 RJA, 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 R50 RJA registered?

R50 RJA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R50 RJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 RJA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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