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R929 MGP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,656 mi
Last recorded25,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 MGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 25,656 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 25,222 miles

both front side lamp lenses cracked

offside of steering rack slight movement at inner joint

Pass 19 Jan 2024 24,515 miles

both front side lamp lenses cracked

Pass 11 May 2022 23,933 miles

both front side lamp lenses cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,554 miles

both front side lamp lenses cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,144 miles

both front side lamp lenses cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2020 23,127 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front side lamp lenses cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,532 miles

offside front sidelamp lens slight damage

Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,737 miles

nearside front sidelamp lens slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,135 miles

both front side lamp units/ lenses slight damage and repaired

Pass 2 Feb 2016 18,791 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,800 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Jan 2014 16,012 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 21 Jan 2013 15,135 miles

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,951 miles

nearside front sidelamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,991 miles

both front sidelamp lenses small cracks

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2009 12,416 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

metal brake unions starting to rust

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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R929 MGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R929 MGP, 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 R929 MGP registered?

R929 MGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R929 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R929 MGP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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