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R518 KPH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,585 mi
Last recorded46,585 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 KPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 46,585 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 46,192 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 45,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 45,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 45,051 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 45,051 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 44,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,088 miles

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

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 22 May 2018 43,424 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 43,057 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 42,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,927 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,023 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,697 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs scored

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 37,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,092 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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R518 KPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R518 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R518 KPH registered?

R518 KPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R518 KPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 KPH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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