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DGW 482B

1998 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,866 mi
Last recorded1,866 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGW 482B
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 1,866 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 48 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 3 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,293 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 72,093 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 70,902 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 70,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,866 miles

o/s reg lamp poor illumination

Fail 10 Apr 2013 67,863 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s reg lamp poor illumination

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,277 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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DGW 482B is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DGW 482B, 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 DGW 482B registered?

DGW 482B is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is DGW 482B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGW 482B shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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