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ELZ 9180

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Other 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 9180
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,195 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 67,185 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 66,789 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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ELZ 9180 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELZ 9180, 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 ELZ 9180 registered?

ELZ 9180 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is ELZ 9180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 9180 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELZ 9180 have outstanding finance?

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