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EJ 371

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,645 mi
Last recorded77,645 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ 371
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,645 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 77,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 77,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 77,371 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 77,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 76,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,602 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,252 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,682 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,575 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,912 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,601 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner tyre wall perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner tyre wall perished

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,658 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,123 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,304 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 54,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,405 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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EJ 371 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EJ 371, 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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What year was EJ 371 registered?

EJ 371 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is EJ 371 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ 371 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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