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5 TUS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,096 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all brake pipes and hose ferrules front and rear

corrosion on all suspension parts front and rear

Pass 11 Feb 2025 57,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front /rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust to all front suspension parts

surface rust to all rear suspension parts

Fail 4 Feb 2025 57,134 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front /rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust to all front suspension parts

surface rust to all rear suspension parts

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,715 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,425 miles

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,247 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,491 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,239 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 48,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,455 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 43,455 miles

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

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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5 TUS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 5 TUS, 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 5 TUS registered?

5 TUS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 5 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 TUS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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