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R831 VKL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 VKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 117,856 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 116,921 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 116,921 miles

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

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 25 Jan 2023 115,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 27 Jan 2022 115,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear back box banging on rear sub frame

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,311 miles

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

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

back box banging on rear sub frame

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,538 miles

rear exhaust box knocking on subframe

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,537 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

rear exhaust box knocking on subframe

Pass 29 Jan 2019 112,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,445 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 111,445 miles

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)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,209 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 110,208 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)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,270 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 109,245 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 108,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 108,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 97,751 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 97,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R831 VKL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R831 VKL, 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

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What year was R831 VKL registered?

R831 VKL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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