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ICZ 6694

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationICZ 6694
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 123,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 121,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,515 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 119,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,376 miles

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,611 miles

several metal brake pipes corroding

windscreen chipped zone b

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 94,442 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 94,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,875 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,971 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,538 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 68,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,808 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,418 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,839 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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ICZ 6694 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ICZ 6694, 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 ICZ 6694 registered?

ICZ 6694 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is ICZ 6694 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ICZ 6694 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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