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IFZ 330

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 330
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 76,270 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 66,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 37,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,463 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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IFZ 330 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 IFZ 330, 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 IFZ 330?

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What year was IFZ 330 registered?

IFZ 330 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is IFZ 330 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 330 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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