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R965 FDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,312 mi
Last recorded45,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 FDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres 19 years old

front and rear tyres different sizes

plastic covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,876 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 4 Aug 2022 44,876 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

undertray etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,630 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

all tyres are 17 years old

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,351 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, slightly perished and 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,036 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres 15 years old

under trays fitted, limting view

Pass 3 May 2018 43,164 miles

suspect slight wear in seat runners

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 2 May 2017 42,885 miles

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,386 miles

parking brake performance 20%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,631 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 39,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,965 miles

front tyres different size to rear tyres

plastic trays under vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,965 miles

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

front tyres different size to rear tyres

plastic trays under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 4 May 2007 38,715 miles

both rear brake discs light surface corrosion

225/45x17 tyres fitted to front, 245/40x17 fitted to rear.

battery in low state of charge

front undertray fitted limiting view

Fail 1 May 2007 38,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

225/45x17 tyres fiited to front, 245/40x17 tyres fitted to rear

battery in low state of charge

both rear brake discs surface corrosion

front undertray fitted limiting view

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,430 miles

as dated 28/04/2006, time 12:46, test number 940618616180

Fail 28 Apr 2006 38,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs, surface corrosion

noise from offside rear brake/wheel when brakes applied

offside rear parking brake performance lower than nearside

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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R965 FDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R965 FDL, 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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R965 FDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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