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R622 OEE

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,292 mi
Last recorded92,292 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 OEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,530 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 91,457 miles

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

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

slight movement detected from steering column

Pass 7 May 2011 90,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 82,924 miles

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

Nearside Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 82,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 75,390 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust catalyst rattling when tapped

offside front tyre on legal limit inner edge, nearside front tyre close to limit inner edge and slightly bald tread inner shoulder

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

rear metal brake pipes into rubber hoses corroded slightly

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,558 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 64,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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R622 OEE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R622 OEE, 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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R622 OEE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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