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R8 SAE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,324 mi
Last recorded38,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 37,930 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 37,356 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 33,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,054 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 27,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 May 2014 27,384 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 30 May 2013 25,625 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)

both front brakes are binding slightly

exhaust back box is slightly corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded

rad is leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,792 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,389 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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R8 SAE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R8 SAE, 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 R8 SAE registered?

R8 SAE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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