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R827 UYX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,859 mi
Last recorded114,859 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 UYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 114,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 111,233 miles

suspension bushes perished.

Pass 18 May 2023 109,665 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack around back box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre fouling? tyres cracking/perished

Pass 10 May 2021 97,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracking, o/s/f tyre shows signs of fouling inner wing

Pass 12 May 2020 93,533 miles

both rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded, front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 91,947 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking between tank and filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,300 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

underside components/brake pips and hoses coated in oil

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,602 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 70,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 46,460 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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R827 UYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green 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 R827 UYX, 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 R827 UYX registered?

R827 UYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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