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R813 GEU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,678 mi
Last recorded100,678 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 GEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 100,678 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 100,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2022 95,662 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,932 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2012 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,728 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,728 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,013 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front sidelight lens holed.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,480 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,066 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 31,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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R813 GEU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R813 GEU, 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

How do I check the history of R813 GEU?

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What year was R813 GEU registered?

R813 GEU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R813 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 GEU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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