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R807 BHK

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

69,977 mi
Last recorded69,977 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 BHK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 69,977 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,208 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both oxidised (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ( over 10 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,956 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,956 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,546 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 67,546 miles

Front Registration plate insecure plate broken (0.1 (a))

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,726 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Fail 18 Jul 2022 66,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust, brake discs and brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,715 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,658 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 20 Aug 2019 66,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,381 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 66,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror backing slightly damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,280 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 61,276 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,265 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 57,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 51,441 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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R807 BHK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R807 BHK, 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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R807 BHK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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