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R972 BLS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,700 mi
Last recorded65,700 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 BLS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 65,700 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides -- Worn on inside edge -- 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 63,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 63,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 61,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 55,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 52,581 miles

NS sill damage

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,494 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,931 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,751 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,581 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 36,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre in very poor condition(new tyre recommended)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,469 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,382 miles

Nearside front washer jet weak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 19,841 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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R972 BLS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R972 BLS, 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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R972 BLS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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