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A18 BFG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,601 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 57,175 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 57,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 56,412 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,083 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 53,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 53,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,844 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,081 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,297 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,995 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,067 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,568 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,790 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 22,790 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BFG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A18 BFG, 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 A18 BFG registered?

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

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