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CBZ 322

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 322
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 62,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 62,140 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 62,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 61,679 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 61,679 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 60,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 59,054 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 59,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 58,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2012 52,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,029 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,755 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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CBZ 322 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CBZ 322, 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

How do I check the history of CBZ 322?

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What year was CBZ 322 registered?

CBZ 322 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is CBZ 322 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBZ 322 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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