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2 CEX

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 CEX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 112,772 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,517 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 108,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,880 miles

outer hand brake cables poor

Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose on to lower wishbone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

outer hand brake cables poor

Pass 22 May 2017 99,732 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated and starting to affect output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower both lower suspension ball joints have lift in arms

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not fitted into clip due to cable outer being swollen and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both bolt on sill covers are corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear both handbrake cable outers broken

Fail 16 May 2017 99,730 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front plastic headlamp lenses yellowed and deteriorated and starting to affect output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower both lower suspension ball joints have lift in arms

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable not fitted into clip due to cable outer being swollen and corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both bolt on sill covers are corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have heavy corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear both handbrake cable outers broken

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,439 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,439 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated More likely to be wear sensor (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2015 76,154 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,140 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,415 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack centre of tread

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,415 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres starting to crack centre of tread

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 55,208 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light one bulb working

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,349 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 47,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CEX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEX, 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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2 CEX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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