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R899 WLO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 WLO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 117,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,798 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 109,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 105,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,208 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,268 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 81,124 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,249 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,801 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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R899 WLO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

R899 WLO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R899 WLO safe to buy?

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