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GBZ 39

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,460 mi
Last recorded37,460 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 39
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 37,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 35,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,341 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside track rod end corroded an nearside

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,973 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,789 miles

corrosion building up on exhaust

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,855 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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GBZ 39 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GBZ 39, 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

How do I check the history of GBZ 39?

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What year was GBZ 39 registered?

GBZ 39 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is GBZ 39 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 39 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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