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R9 LRP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,502 mi
Last recorded91,502 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 LRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 91,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,898 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 88,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 87,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2018 87,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 84,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,856 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,854 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 80,607 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,564 miles

o/s/f tyer cracking on edge

Pass 6 May 2011 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,444 miles

high level stoplight not working

Fail 11 Apr 2008 64,389 miles

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

high level stoplight not working

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,844 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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R9 LRP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R9 LRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R9 LRP registered?

R9 LRP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R9 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 LRP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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