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R9 WAK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,262 mi
Last recorded63,262 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 WAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 62,536 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

o/s and n/s front steering and suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,342 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s and n/s front suspension slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,086 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front suspension slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight fluid leak from os/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 61,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,582 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,582 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,268 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,101 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Tyres have cuts on inner side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,218 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 WAK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WAK, 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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R9 WAK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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