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R956 VWR

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,532 mi
Last recorded49,532 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 VWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 49,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,533 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,542 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 47,542 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,409 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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R956 VWR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R956 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.

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What year was R956 VWR registered?

R956 VWR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R956 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 VWR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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