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R886 SER

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,959 mi
Last recorded36,959 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 SER
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 36,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 36,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 36,704 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,495 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 36,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,948 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 35,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 34,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 34,230 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,665 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 32,557 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 31,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,834 miles

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

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

wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 30 Jan 2009 30,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2008 29,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,632 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 28,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 26,637 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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R886 SER is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R886 SER, 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 R886 SER registered?

R886 SER is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R886 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 SER shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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