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R516 KDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,435 mi
Last recorded151,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 KDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 151,435 miles

Fuel cap perishing but still seals

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 151,184 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing C+P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on minimum

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2023 147,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 147,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 143,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 143,121 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 143,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 140,948 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2019 140,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 135,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 134,930 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 134,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 133,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 132,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 132,133 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 132,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 131,312 miles

nearside handbrake has lower reading

Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 123,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 123,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 104,052 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 104,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R516 KDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R516 KDL, 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 R516 KDL registered?

R516 KDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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