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R997 EDT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 EDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,482 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,346 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 81,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,932 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,484 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 76,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,689 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 74,689 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 71,700 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R997 EDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R997 EDT, 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 R997 EDT registered?

R997 EDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R997 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 EDT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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