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R839 CDT

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,411 mi
Last recorded27,411 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 CDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 27,411 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,016 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 26,778 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 26,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,194 miles

Offside park brake slightly low effort

Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,112 miles

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 26 May 2009 26,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,539 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,347 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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R839 CDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R839 CDT, 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

How do I check the history of R839 CDT?

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What year was R839 CDT registered?

R839 CDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R839 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 CDT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R839 CDT have outstanding finance?

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