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2 AUX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,224 mi
Last recorded132,224 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 AUX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 132,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 131,638 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 124,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 120,321 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 120,316 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering rough/tight on lock to lock but no movement/play found

Pass 18 Nov 2016 118,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 112,518 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 112,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,907 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,096 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 97,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,751 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 88,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 81,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dash warning light on

Pass 6 Oct 2007 81,011 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

dash warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s and o/s front brakes have slight binding

Fail 4 Aug 2006 72,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s and o/s front brakes have slight binding

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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2 AUX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 2 AUX, 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 2 AUX registered?

2 AUX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 2 AUX safe to buy?

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