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IUI 4080

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,614 mi
Last recorded96,614 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 4080
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,601 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,991 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 91,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 89,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 89,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 88,496 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer skin starting to split on both sides (3.5.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake backing plate badly corroded

rear suspension and exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc covers corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2015 85,548 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding.brake backing plates corroded.exhaust corroding.

Pass 9 May 2014 84,474 miles

rear subframe mounts soft. power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 9 May 2013 83,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,846 miles

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

slight wear at steering rack.power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 11 May 2011 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear at offside steering rack .

Pass 12 May 2010 75,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,464 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 47,838 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

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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IUI 4080 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 IUI 4080, 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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IUI 4080 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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