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98 YYA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 YYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 92,438 miles

Driver`s seat has movement in the base close to MOT limits

Movement in OSF & NSF suspension arm rear attachment bushes

Slight wear in OSF suspension ball joint

Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,230 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 84,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,088 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,466 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 74,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 69,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,108 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,431 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 57,425 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2008 54,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,387 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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98 YYA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 98 YYA, 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 27 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 98 YYA registered?

98 YYA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is 98 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 YYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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