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3333 DR

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,608 mi
Last recorded164,608 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3333 DR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 164,608 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 164,468 miles

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

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 163,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 163,008 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 161,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 160,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 159,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 156,850 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 156,835 miles

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Power steering pipe fouling on steering coupling shaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 156,450 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded.

inner sills corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 155,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 155,987 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 152,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 152,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded one front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 149,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 149,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 139,943 miles

Front & rear brake discs are starting to corrode.

Front headlamp lens are misty.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,208 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 122,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 115,162 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 115,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,516 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 May 2009 92,751 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 92,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 79,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 76,672 miles

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

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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3333 DR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 3333 DR, 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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3333 DR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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