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R948 KAN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 KAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 110,717 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2026 100,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,094 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2025 100,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 97,112 miles

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,368 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 94,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,532 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 88,532 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,717 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,606 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,034 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 67,512 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,512 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,005 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,047 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,054 miles

power steering rack has slight leak from pinion seal

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,329 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre approaching limit (3.0mm) and close to limit on edges (2.0mm)

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, surface corrosion on rear antiroll bar, o/s suspension lower arm rear bush splitting but play not to excess at time of test, corrosion on edges of rear brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,983 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,302 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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R948 KAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R948 KAN, 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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R948 KAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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