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CAZ 4589

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,351 mi
Last recorded41,351 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 4589
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 41,351 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2025 40,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 39,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,395 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 37,840 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 37,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, legal min 1.6mm 225/50/16 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,507 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 14,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,323 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 14,323 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,498 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 9,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,569 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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CAZ 4589 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CAZ 4589, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAZ 4589 registered?

CAZ 4589 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is CAZ 4589 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 4589 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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