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R800 DJM

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 DJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 53,678 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 52,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 52,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,959 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 51,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,792 miles

front inner rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,927 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,428 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,617 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,617 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 40,070 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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R800 DJM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R800 DJM, 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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What year was R800 DJM registered?

R800 DJM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R800 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 DJM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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