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R893 HUP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 HUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,157 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 87,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 87,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

age relation corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2023 82,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill has hole due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

age relation corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2022 78,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,524 miles

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

age related corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,389 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 72,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to leaking front to rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 72,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 72,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 71,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 69,228 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 68,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,007 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 65,962 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 65,962 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 64,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 63,596 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 62,174 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,174 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 62,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 62,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 52,609 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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R893 HUP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R893 HUP, 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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R893 HUP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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