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R793 DHL

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,390 mi
Last recorded56,390 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 DHL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 56,390 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 56,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 56,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 55,794 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 55,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,600 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,354 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack up around outer tread

Fuel tank cradle starting to corode

generally rusty on underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,706 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 54,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,146 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,510 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,585 miles

25% imbalance to front brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,708 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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R793 DHL 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 87.5%.

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 R793 DHL, 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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R793 DHL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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