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3318 LG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,417 mi
Last recorded24,417 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3318 LG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 24,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 23,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 23,744 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 23,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,775 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 22,614 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 20,956 miles

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

underside surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,292 miles

front brake discs corroding

front tyres spliting and wearing on edges

underside surface corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2009 20,292 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

front tyres spliting and wearing on edges

underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,316 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,295 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2005 16,941 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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3318 LG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 3318 LG, 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 3318 LG registered?

3318 LG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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