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R899 BEY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,750 mi
Last recorded60,750 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 BEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 60,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 60,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 59,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 58,714 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,403 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,361 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,799 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight noise from n/s front wheel when rotated by hand.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,970 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,839 miles

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

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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R899 BEY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R899 BEY, 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 R899 BEY registered?

R899 BEY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R899 BEY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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