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FGZ 250

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,133 mi
Last recorded5,133 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 250
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 5,133 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 4,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 4,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 3,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 34 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 17 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,676 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 108,185 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 108,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 108,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 107,549 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 107,544 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 106,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 105,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 103,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,043 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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FGZ 250 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FGZ 250, 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 FGZ 250 registered?

FGZ 250 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is FGZ 250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 250 shows 24 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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