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R983 MWH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 MWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 104,932 miles

Both front to back sills heavily corroded

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 104,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills front and rear corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both sills and under body has corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,444 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension components slightly corroded

rear of sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension components slightly corroded

rear of sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,419 miles

slight engine oil leak

suspension corroding and rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2019 93,419 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

suspension corroding and rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,162 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,158 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES SIDE WALL PERISHING

Nearside Front mirror loose

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BRAKES BINDING

tyre pressures low all

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,145 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,145 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,911 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,196 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 81,196 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 62,252 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,252 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R983 MWH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R983 MWH, 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 R983 MWH registered?

R983 MWH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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