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R950 VWR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,214 mi
Last recorded105,214 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 VWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 105,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,973 miles

offside front tyre slightly running off inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2023 92,973 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly running off inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 80,708 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working Stop lamps are not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades are slightly torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,822 miles

all brake pipes greased

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes greased

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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R950 VWR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R950 VWR, 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 R950 VWR registered?

R950 VWR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R950 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 VWR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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