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R87 XYB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,703 mi
Last recorded66,703 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 XYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 66,703 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,661 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 65,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,796 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 64,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,983 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 63,983 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating unable to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,678 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 60,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2PIPES ABOVE REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 59,321 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 59,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 58,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,277 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,156 miles

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

exhaust front bracket corroded

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

rear coil springs corroded

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,459 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,088 miles

n/s/f brake dragging slightly and front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,062 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,841 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 52,158 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 51,302 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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R87 XYB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R87 XYB, 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 R87 XYB registered?

R87 XYB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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