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GAR 81S

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,407 mi
Last recorded43,407 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAR 81S
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 43,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 42,723 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,359 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,910 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,062 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 40,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 39,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,601 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 38,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 31,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2013 30,660 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 30,614 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 15,410 miles

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

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

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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GAR 81S is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GAR 81S, 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 GAR 81S registered?

GAR 81S is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is GAR 81S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAR 81S shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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