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R821 KAB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,166 mi
Last recorded88,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 KAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 88,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,247 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,915 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and cracking through outer tread area

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and cracking through outer tread area

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres perished

main and rear brake pipes corroded and oiled/greased

propshaft front rubber coupling perished

Pass 17 May 2016 74,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer layer corroded

all brake pipes have been greased

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 May 2015 74,204 miles

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

Hi level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 74,204 miles

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

Hi level brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various metal brake pipes have been greased/oiled

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,746 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,207 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 68,207 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,568 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,746 miles

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

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,613 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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R821 KAB 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 72.7%.

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 R821 KAB, 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 R821 KAB registered?

R821 KAB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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