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R925 BLF

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,779 mi
Last recorded101,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 BLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 101,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible side light (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible side light (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,724 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2022 96,717 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 94,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 92,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air flow to manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,493 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tyre wall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,667 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,664 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,449 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,608 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front wheel bearing has very slight rougness. Road Test carried out-OK

Nearside rear tyre tread very slightly mishaped

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,739 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake balance on 25%

Fail 13 May 2008 66,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 63,736 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 63,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,871 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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R925 BLF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R925 BLF, 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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R925 BLF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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