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RIG 230

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,294 mi
Last recorded128,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 230
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 128,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint rubber mount slightly deteriorated but has no play.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 122,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 115,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,207 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,173 miles

near side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,784 miles

near side front tyre 2mm .front and rear brake pads low.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,566 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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RIG 230 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RIG 230, 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 RIG 230 registered?

RIG 230 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is RIG 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 230 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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