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R93 LYJ

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,609 mi
Last recorded13,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 LYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 13,609 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 tyres slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2025 13,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 13,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 13,199 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 12,285 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 11,409 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 10,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 8,172 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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R93 LYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R93 LYJ, 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 R93 LYJ registered?

R93 LYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R93 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 LYJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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