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R787 APU

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,837 mi
Last recorded72,837 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 APU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,766 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 72,766 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,586 miles

both metal sill covers corroded

driver and passenger seat rails worn, fore and aft movement in both mountings

Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both metal sill covers corroded

driver and passenger seat rails worn, fore and aft movement in both mountings

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,830 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 69,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,837 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,393 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,182 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

tank straps rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,180 miles

Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,728 miles

1. slight binding on n/s front rake. 2. slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,054 miles

o/s/f tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,952 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R787 APU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R787 APU, 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 R787 APU registered?

R787 APU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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