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E3 BPB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BPB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,228 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,633 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 3 Apr 2009 47,684 miles

all tyres wearing low....light corrosion around rear brake pipes/rear flexi hose ferrules....

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,037 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r coil spring corroded..light corrosion around rear brake pipes..fuel tank straps corroded..edge wear on front tyres..all tyres wearing low....

Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 38,409 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

damage front number plate

nearside rear tyre on 2.0mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

slight play steering rack

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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E3 BPB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E3 BPB, 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 E3 BPB registered?

E3 BPB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is E3 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BPB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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