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R853 TJR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,086 mi
Last recorded68,086 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 TJR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,086 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,889 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 64,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 61,742 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,470 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,135 miles

airbag light on

Fail 17 May 2012 59,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

airbag light on

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 14 May 2011 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 48,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,973 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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R853 TJR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R853 TJR, 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 R853 TJR registered?

R853 TJR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R853 TJR safe to buy?

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