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R895 GJE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,621 mi
Last recorded105,621 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 GJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 105,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,177 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 104,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,166 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front seat has slight forward/backwards movement but still secure

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,104 miles

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,752 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,302 miles

Offside Front Inner rack end

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,302 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack end

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,799 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 101,045 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 100,678 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,426 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 97,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 94,962 miles

middle to rear tail box corrode slightly on outer casings

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 90,751 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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R895 GJE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R895 GJE, 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 R895 GJE registered?

R895 GJE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R895 GJE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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