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A4 EPL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,071 mi
Last recorded53,071 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill cover corroded

Rear Diff mount bush slight deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,663 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear diff bush slightly deteriorated

underside corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,431 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 48,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 48,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,988 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,870 miles

both rear tyres perished

nail in osf tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 38,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,259 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,785 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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A4 EPL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A4 EPL, 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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A4 EPL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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