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K444 PAC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,574 mi
Last recorded51,574 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 PAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,574 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,998 miles

Front washers weak

Fail 25 Sep 2024 50,998 miles

Front washers weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 50,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 50,146 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,026 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,799 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,121 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,922 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,811 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,540 miles

front brake discs/pads worn low.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,521 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 46,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 40,863 miles

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

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

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

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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K444 PAC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K444 PAC, 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 K444 PAC?

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What year was K444 PAC registered?

K444 PAC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is K444 PAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K444 PAC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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