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737 KR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,719 mi
Last recorded36,719 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration737 KR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes painted in grease under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 34,941 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 33,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 33,768 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,922 miles

All suspension corroded

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 32,465 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake pipe covered with grease

Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise brake pipe covered with grease

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 27,160 miles

All brake pipes greased

General corrosion on vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 24,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 21,552 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 18,665 miles

ONE LED IN HI LEVEL STOP LAMP INOP

Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,829 miles

1 LED IN HI LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,136 miles

1 part of hi level stop lamp not working

rear tyres 3mm

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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737 KR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 737 KR, 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 737 KR registered?

737 KR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is 737 KR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 737 KR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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