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1995 AL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1995 AL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,547 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 73,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 72,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 68,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,784 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,898 miles

Rear transmission support beam (nearside bush has slight play)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 66,812 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,463 miles

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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1995 AL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 1995 AL, 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 1995 AL registered?

1995 AL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is 1995 AL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1995 AL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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