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D1 DSO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 DSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 118,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 118,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,032 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 116,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 115,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,887 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Spoiler/lower grille damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,446 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes around rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 102,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,860 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 100,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 99,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,402 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,223 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 91,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 85,178 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 81,064 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)

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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D1 DSO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D1 DSO, 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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D1 DSO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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