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R787 CGK

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 CGK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 109,103 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 109,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,061 miles

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

brake wear light illuminated on dash

front exhaust bracket corroded loose

Fail 20 Oct 2022 109,061 miles

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

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

brake wear light illuminated on dash

front exhaust bracket corroded loose

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,985 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,965 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS FADED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON DASH

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 25 Sep 2020 108,957 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS FADED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON DASH

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,796 miles

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

front number plate faded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border pass (4.1.E.1)

front number plate faded (border pass)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,111 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge, border pass.

Windscreen has a crack but is not likely to affect drivers view of the road.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 94,083 miles

exhaust back box corroded and leaking.

front exhaust mount corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,362 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box corroded.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,896 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 89,304 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 89,169 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,515 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 70,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2007 70,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 3 Aug 2006 61,225 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 61,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 CGK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R787 CGK, 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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R787 CGK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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