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K9 ECB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,646 mi
Last recorded62,646 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 ECB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,152 miles

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

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,473 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 47,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush misalligned

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,570 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush misalligned

Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,094 miles

front brake pads low

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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K9 ECB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K9 ECB, 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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K9 ECB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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