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C8 LLA

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 81,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,875 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 81,767 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 81,619 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 80,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 80,289 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

Front Brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak Gearbox

Scuffs to both nearside wheels

Pass 17 May 2016 78,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 76,472 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear drop link slightly adrift on anti role bar

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

Oil leak (Gearbox)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 72,353 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside front inner steering arm.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,923 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,918 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,437 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,923 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion surfacing on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,363 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 60,363 miles

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

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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C8 LLA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black 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 C8 LLA, 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 C8 LLA registered?

C8 LLA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is C8 LLA safe to buy?

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