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R867 EDB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

154,362 mi
Last recorded154,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 EDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 154,362 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 139,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 129,561 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 128,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 118,182 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 113,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 ZR 17 Khumo (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 ZR 17 Khumo (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 91,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 ZR 17 Khumo (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 ZR 17 Khumo (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,229 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 60,866 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 58,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,255 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 40,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,161 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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R867 EDB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R867 EDB, 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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R867 EDB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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