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S743 RGC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 RGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,022 miles

middle exhaust outer skin light corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2019 83,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

middle exhaust outer skin light corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,557 miles

rear exhaust outer shield deteriated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,422 miles

rear exhaust outer shield deteriorated.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,892 miles

front and rear brake pads waring thin

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

various brake pipes corroded lightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 79,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner side of n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,473 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 77,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,146 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 61,146 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S743 RGC 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 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 S743 RGC, 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 S743 RGC registered?

S743 RGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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