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R910 ETM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 ETM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 92,334 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension componants corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 91,705 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and trailing arms heavily corroded

Slight exhaust blow from centre

n/s/f shock weeping oil

Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,272 miles

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

all suspension components front and rear corroded and flaking

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,094 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 91,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Lower sill. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill in x3 places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2021 88,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,791 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,250 miles

Front Tyres Cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,295 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,910 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 79,910 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

petrol tank strap corroded

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,748 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,729 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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R910 ETM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 R910 ETM, 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 R910 ETM registered?

R910 ETM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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