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R928 DKX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 DKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,500 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))

centre stop lamp not working

general surface rust under car

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,488 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 84,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,782 miles

Nearside Front brake hose starting to crack

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

Offside Front brake hose starting to crack

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

rear centre brake lights out

Fail 8 Feb 2020 79,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake hose starting to crack

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

Offside Front brake hose starting to crack

rear centre brake lights out

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,172 miles

noise engine area [water pump] ?

two centre stop light bulbs not working

Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,172 miles

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

noise engine area [water pump] ?

two centre stop light bulbs not working

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,711 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,136 miles

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

both front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2011 54,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,876 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,355 miles

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

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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R928 DKX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R928 DKX, 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 R928 DKX registered?

R928 DKX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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