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A4 KLV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,084 mi
Last recorded110,084 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 KLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,893 miles

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,636 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 100,621 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in greace (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 Aug 2019 98,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,796 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 87,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 72,755 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 59,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 55,755 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 53,970 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,664 miles

front tyres perrished

Pass 18 May 2010 46,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,914 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,892 miles

Nearside Rear 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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A4 KLV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 A4 KLV, 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 A4 KLV registered?

A4 KLV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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