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KBV 99

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,075 mi
Last recorded61,075 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 99
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,689 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,696 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 48,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 26,543 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 16,799 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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KBV 99 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 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 KBV 99, 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 KBV 99 registered?

KBV 99 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is KBV 99 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBV 99 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBV 99 have outstanding finance?

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