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RRZ 3007

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,141 mi
Last recorded66,141 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRZ 3007
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,141 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 66,141 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,276 miles

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,991 miles

Air intake pipe split

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2024 63,991 miles

Air intake pipe split

Rear lower suspension arms corroded

Slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,284 miles

alternator belt perished

engine oil leak

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,340 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 57,631 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,409 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,776 miles

Rear inner brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,722 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

covers under vehicle

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension units

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,629 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 52,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,713 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,731 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 39,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,791 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RRZ 3007 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RRZ 3007, 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 RRZ 3007 registered?

RRZ 3007 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is RRZ 3007 safe to buy?

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