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D16 UUU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,705 mi
Last recorded53,705 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 UUU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,705 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 53,705 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,981 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,485 miles

All 4 tyres wearing edges

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,468 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,769 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,292 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,505 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,124 miles

slight play in both front suspension arm bushes (rear bush)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,981 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,998 miles

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,549 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)

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,142 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,766 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,487 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,025 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,950 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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D16 UUU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D16 UUU, 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 D16 UUU registered?

D16 UUU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is D16 UUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 UUU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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