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R94 SSA

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,966 mi
Last recorded81,966 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 SSA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,966 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 81,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 71,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,503 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear tyre has damage to side wall (not to cords)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 55,181 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S rear tyre has damage to side wall (not to cords)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,342 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,473 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,923 miles

All brake discs scored and or pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,105 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,319 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly.

offside and nearside front lower suspension ball joits rubber cariers worn slightly.

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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R94 SSA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R94 SSA, 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 R94 SSA registered?

R94 SSA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R94 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 SSA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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