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473 EAO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 EAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,884 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,259 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 96,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,756 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,788 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,762 miles

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)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 88,755 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 88,636 miles

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)

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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473 EAO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 473 EAO, 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 473 EAO registered?

473 EAO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is 473 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 EAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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