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R915 XWR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 XWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 98,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,435 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 97,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,043 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,266 miles

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

both rear and off side tyres starting too wear on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 73,090 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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R915 XWR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R915 XWR, 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 R915 XWR registered?

R915 XWR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R915 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R915 XWR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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