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R773 DGO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

78,360 mi
Last recorded78,360 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 DGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,360 miles

Front support bracket corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,572 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,036 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Exhaust system rusty

N/S/F lower arm corroded and rear bush poor condition

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2023 73,036 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Exhaust system rusty

N/S/F lower arm corroded and rear bush poor condition

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,871 miles

Nearside Front floor / outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill / floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 71,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mount / bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor / outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill / floor corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to reae (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges and valves perished

Both wipers slightly worn

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,812 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 58,719 miles

Tyre valves starting to perish

Fail 18 Apr 2017 58,719 miles

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

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

Tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,445 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,917 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,917 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,939 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,945 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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R773 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 R773 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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What year was R773 DGO registered?

R773 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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