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R515 KPH

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 KPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,358 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 74,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,578 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,353 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,959 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 50,495 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,717 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,816 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,699 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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R515 KPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R515 KPH, 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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R515 KPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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