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L123 BMA

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,216 mi
Last recorded56,216 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 BMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 56,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 56,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 55,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 55,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 55,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 55,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,015 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,932 miles

under side covered in oil

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,733 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre age cracking

Pass 6 May 2014 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2013 54,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,605 miles

both rear indicators starting to flash white

both rear tyres worn down to 1.6mm

offside front brake slight binding showing a brake imbalance of 23%

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,427 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,027 miles

air bag lamp on dash

slight corrosion of rear n/s and o/s brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp on dash

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread 3 mm

slight corrosion of rear n/s and o/s brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 31,921 miles

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

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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L123 BMA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 L123 BMA, 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 L123 BMA registered?

L123 BMA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is L123 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 BMA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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