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R832 OBU

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,724 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension lightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 24,665 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 24,629 miles

Corrosion underneath vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 24,581 miles

Exhaust Pipe And Silencers Corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Corroded,

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 24,581 miles

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

Exhaust Pipe And Silencers Corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Corroded,

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,483 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 24,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 24,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,860 miles

very slight wear in both front suspension arm/ball joints heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2019 23,259 miles

Nearside Front tyre side walls perishing no cord showing

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

not all LEDs work in the centre brake light

Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front slight play in os steering rack inner joint

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

both rear tyres perishing on side walls & between the tread pattern

Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,753 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,319 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 18,316 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,603 miles

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 17,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,204 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 12,437 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 12,437 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,881 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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R832 OBU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R832 OBU, 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 R832 OBU registered?

R832 OBU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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