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R817 PKS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 PKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 139,396 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake readings only just met req's

Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,799 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,370 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,825 miles

small cracks in front tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,398 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,145 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE, BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,145 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE, BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,411 miles

Front brakes slightly out off balance (N/S0

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,443 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 44,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R817 PKS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R817 PKS, 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 R817 PKS registered?

R817 PKS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R817 PKS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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