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400 FUY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 FUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,918 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,934 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,722 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,278 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,155 miles

rear brake pipes sligthly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,632 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,913 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,474 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 60,136 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,053 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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400 FUY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 400 FUY, 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 400 FUY registered?

400 FUY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is 400 FUY safe to buy?

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