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520 HKP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

26,517 mi
Last recorded26,517 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 HKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 26,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 26,515 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 26,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 25,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,822 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,243 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 22,682 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,490 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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520 HKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 520 HKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 520 HKP registered?

520 HKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is 520 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 520 HKP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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