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R725 GAE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 GAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 71,693 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,386 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 71,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,326 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))

drivers seat has slight forward and backward free play but still locks in position

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,805 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 70,730 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,581 miles

front suspension arms have some play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,848 miles

Front Wipers operate intermittently on low speed.

Offside Front Seat base sliders have slight excess movement, but still lock in position.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,847 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Wipers operate intermittently on low speed.

Offside Front Seat base sliders have slight excess movement, but still lock in position.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,762 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Surrounding components wet (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,559 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear road springs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,551 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,332 miles

pas pump damp, possible slight leak

Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front foglamp lens broken

slight oil leak at power steering pump area

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,781 miles

o/s front foglamp lens broken

slight oil leak at power steering pump area

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,844 miles

all brake pads look low

o/s front fog lamp broken

slight oil leak at power steering pump area

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,932 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,917 miles

o.s.rear tyre 1.6mm on limit and worn smooth on inner edge

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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R725 GAE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R725 GAE, 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 R725 GAE registered?

R725 GAE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R725 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 GAE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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