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K4 TYF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,864 mi
Last recorded13,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 TYF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 13,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 13,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 13,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 13,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 13,225 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 11,287 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,846 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 9,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,551 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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K4 TYF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K4 TYF, 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

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What year was K4 TYF registered?

K4 TYF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is K4 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 TYF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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