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R513 GAN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 122,491 miles

A heavily undersealed in the underbody and all suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2025 122,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underseal to front and rear obscuring testers view

Pass 8 May 2024 120,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,890 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 120,886 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s + n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 120,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 120,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 113,150 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamps pattern weak

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,165 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs rusty and offside pads wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,088 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system/hangers corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 100,088 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system/hangers corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,116 miles

offside rear side light dim but working

oil leaks

rear exhaust box slighty delaminated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,871 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust and mounting brackets starting to corrode

O/S wiper blade small split at tips, meets MOT requirements

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 78,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,764 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,105 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 73,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,844 miles

O/S steering rack inner rack end has lsight free play

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 65,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers

Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,718 miles

Oil leak

unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,406 miles

Both front tyres have slight perish marks

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,223 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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R513 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R513 GAN, 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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R513 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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