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12 LOT

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 LOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 75,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,975 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column universal joint slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,555 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH ! Headlamp lenses are misty/faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded clipped to lower suspension arm. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,110 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,262 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,927 miles

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

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

nearside front tyer has cut on inner wall

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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12 LOT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 12 LOT, 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

How do I check the history of 12 LOT?

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What year was 12 LOT registered?

12 LOT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is 12 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 LOT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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