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R730 TTS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,433 mi
Last recorded26,433 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 TTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 26,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 26,187 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 26,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks around sidewall 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres are deteriorated

o/s/r tyre is deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,160 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,716 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 19,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both head lights scored

slight play in drivers seat runners

Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,944 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 14,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R730 TTS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R730 TTS, 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 R730 TTS registered?

R730 TTS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R730 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 TTS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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