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R976 GYG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,005 mi
Last recorded125,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 GYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 125,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 117,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 115,926 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear covered in uderseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 114,067 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear covered in uderseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 112,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,130 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 104,429 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 96,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 76,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 64,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,138 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,496 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,257 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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R976 GYG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R976 GYG, 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 R976 GYG registered?

R976 GYG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R976 GYG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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