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828 DVE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration828 DVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 37,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 37,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,631 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,255 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,349 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,120 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 26,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,184 miles

all four tyres slight cracking to tread surface

n/s front brake slightly hanging on

Fail 8 Jul 2011 26,184 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four tyres slight cracking to tread surface

n/s front brake slightly hanging on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,237 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,651 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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828 DVE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 828 DVE, 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 828 DVE registered?

828 DVE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is 828 DVE safe to buy?

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