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R904 EDL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

21,510 mi
Last recorded21,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 EDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 21,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Some under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 21,398 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 21,334 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 21,282 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,266 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,036 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,781 miles

Offside Front Wheel stiff to rotate

Slight corrosion to both fuel tank straps

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,518 miles

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,395 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,628 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,628 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,982 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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R904 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green 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 R904 EDL, 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 R904 EDL registered?

R904 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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