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R800 OKB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 OKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 63,913 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 61,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 59,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 57,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 52,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 52,882 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 47,572 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 44,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 44,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,015 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,065 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 OKB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red 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 R800 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

R800 OKB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R800 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 OKB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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