CarVerify

Free Car Check

R903 LWV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 LWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
View full BMW Z3 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,380 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 97,380 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 96,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 96,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 95,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,657 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,915 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,916 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,931 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,653 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2013 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 21 Mar 2012 86,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,873 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 82,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 78,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 72,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,677 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R903 LWV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LWV, 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

How do I check the history of R903 LWV?

You can check the full history of R903 LWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R903 LWV registered?

R903 LWV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R903 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 LWV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R903 LWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R903 LWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.