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R84 MEJ

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,463 mi
Last recorded6,463 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

RegistrationR84 MEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 6,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 6,267 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 5,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 5,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 4,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 4,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 3,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 3,414 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Sep 2010 3,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 3,332 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 3,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 3,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,754 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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R84 MEJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R84 MEJ, 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 R84 MEJ registered?

R84 MEJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R84 MEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 MEJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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