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INZ 9837

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,559 mi
Last recorded71,559 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationINZ 9837
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,395 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 71,373 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 71,181 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 71,160 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,564 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,390 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,893 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,773 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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INZ 9837 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 INZ 9837, 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 INZ 9837?

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What year was INZ 9837 registered?

INZ 9837 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is INZ 9837 safe to buy?

The MOT history for INZ 9837 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does INZ 9837 have outstanding finance?

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