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R78 XFJ

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 XFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,404 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,214 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting(advise changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and splitting in tread(advise changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and splitting in tread (advise changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 48,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,655 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 46,655 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 46,639 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,343 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 45,019 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower arm ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear p bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,195 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cracking on surface rubber

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cracking on surface rubber

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all tyres perishing but no canvis showing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,948 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2013 40,947 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 11 May 2012 39,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 35,968 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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R78 XFJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc 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 R78 XFJ, 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 R78 XFJ registered?

R78 XFJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R78 XFJ safe to buy?

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