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GSZ 3321

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,085 mi
Last recorded145,085 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSZ 3321
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 145,085 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 144,426 miles

corrosion around jacking points

Pass 5 Feb 2024 142,926 miles

corrosion around jacking points not considered considerably weakened

Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,818 miles

Nearside Front outer sill around jacking points corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer sill around jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,991 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not weakened

all four brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,302 miles

Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,978 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)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 105,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 101,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 98,067 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 96,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 89,142 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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GSZ 3321 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 GSZ 3321, 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 GSZ 3321 registered?

GSZ 3321 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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