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A18 BBT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,333 mi
Last recorded105,333 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 105,333 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 105,331 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Structural cross member splitting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,616 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 104,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,604 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,140 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Engine oil leak

Front prop coupling coupling

Transmission oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,371 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 90,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,630 miles

Front propshaft coupling splitting

Fail 2 Sep 2013 87,630 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft coupling splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,219 miles

advisory excess engine oil leak

advisory nearside front service brake is slighty binding

Pass 26 Sep 2009 67,092 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,132 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,007 miles

center exhaust mount damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,928 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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A18 BBT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 BBT, 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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A18 BBT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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