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A19 ROG

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,509 mi
Last recorded40,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 ROG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 40,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,016 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 39,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 38,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,671 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,662 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 30,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 29,538 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 28,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 25,070 miles

nearside front tyre shows signs of wear on inner edge

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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A19 ROG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A19 ROG, 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 A19 ROG registered?

A19 ROG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is A19 ROG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 ROG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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