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R841 CWX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,791 mi
Last recorded31,791 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 CWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 31,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2025 30,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2024 29,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,034 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack weeping oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,035 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,655 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 24,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,393 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,705 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 20,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,878 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 19,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,446 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 18,979 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,775 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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R841 CWX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R841 CWX, 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 R841 CWX registered?

R841 CWX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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