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R898 CAX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,650 mi
Last recorded33,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 CAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 33,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 30,585 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 30,575 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 29,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 27,752 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 27,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,337 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,477 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 25,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,283 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,693 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 18,771 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 16,968 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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R898 CAX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 R898 CAX, 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 R898 CAX registered?

R898 CAX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R898 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 CAX 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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