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R903 BNT

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,049 mi
Last recorded17,049 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 BNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 17,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 17,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 17,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 16,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,954 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 15,775 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,192 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 15 Mar 2012 11,987 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 29 Mar 2011 9,898 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,893 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 8,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,004 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 5,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,264 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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R903 BNT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R903 BNT, 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 R903 BNT registered?

R903 BNT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R903 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 BNT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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