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R736 DGO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

38,558 mi
Last recorded38,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 DGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,853 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Suspension components are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 37,853 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Suspension components are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 36,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,501 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 35,493 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 33,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 33,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,864 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill cover starting to corrode

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper blades noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2020 28,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,456 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 26,456 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,015 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,331 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 30 Mar 2017 21,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 16,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,249 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,372 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 9,545 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 9,545 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 7,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 7,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,311 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 54,311 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,887 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,078 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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R736 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R736 DGO, 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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R736 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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