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R767 DWU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,161 mi
Last recorded103,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 DWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,161 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 103,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 103,099 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,922 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 102,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,883 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front floors slight corrosion near jacking points

Pass 26 May 2020 102,459 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 102,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,778 miles

Front tyre size is 225/45x17 and Rear tyre size is 225/40x18. Do not mix on axles

Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,751 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' from mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch behind wheel (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyre size is 225/45x17 and Rear tyre size is 225/40x18. Do not mix on axles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s front tyre touching inner arch very slightly on full lock

Fail 21 Aug 2013 89,501 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s front tyre touching inner arch very slightly on full lock

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,422 miles

Rear brake discs a little corroded

Rear wheels and tyres different style and size

Fail 1 Feb 2012 76,404 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear brake discs a little corroded

Rear wheels and tyres different style and size

Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear discs slight corrosion

slight play in drivers seat

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs slight corrosion

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,398 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 66,398 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

back box deteriorated slightly

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

n/s o/s front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight marks on windscreen

slight play in n/s front ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 60,509 miles

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

undertrays fitted making full inspection impossible

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,194 miles

rear diff mounting rubber debonding

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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R767 DWU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R767 DWU, 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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R767 DWU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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