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R856 AAW

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,968 mi
Last recorded19,968 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 AAW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 19,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,896 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 19,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 19,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,294 miles

Engine covers and under trays limit inspection

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 19,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 18,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,254 miles

drivers seat slight play in the runner's

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,564 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 15,950 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,853 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 13,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,854 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 10,868 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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R856 AAW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R856 AAW, 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 R856 AAW registered?

R856 AAW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R856 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 AAW shows 19 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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