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CAS 914A

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,182 mi
Last recorded51,182 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 914A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,407 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Damper retaining Bolt snapped off (2.5.A.4)

Pass 12 May 2016 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,049 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,149 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 42,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,918 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,694 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 29,313 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 14 Dec 2005 27,224 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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CAS 914A is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CAS 914A, 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 CAS 914A registered?

CAS 914A is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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