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K30 ADF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,456 mi
Last recorded77,456 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 ADF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,259 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 77,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounting spliting

Fail 16 Aug 2023 77,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear diff mounting spliting

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,203 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,458 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,347 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 62,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,433 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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K30 ADF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K30 ADF, 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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K30 ADF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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