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RBZ 5186

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,492 mi
Last recorded86,492 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 5186
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,492 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2026 86,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 85,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 82,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 80,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,194 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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RBZ 5186 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RBZ 5186, 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 RBZ 5186 registered?

RBZ 5186 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is RBZ 5186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 5186 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBZ 5186 have outstanding finance?

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