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DLZ 328

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 328
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 75,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,680 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,109 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 45,463 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 45,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

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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DLZ 328 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DLZ 328, 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 DLZ 328 registered?

DLZ 328 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is DLZ 328 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 328 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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