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R79 EBU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

52,525 mi
Last recorded52,525 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 EBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 52,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 51,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 51,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 51,298 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 51,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken tip (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken tip (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,283 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 50,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,849 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 47,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,710 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear beam bushes worn

wipers worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,795 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

The front discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,218 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 38,218 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,888 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 36,888 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R79 EBU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R79 EBU, 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 R79 EBU registered?

R79 EBU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R79 EBU shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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