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L1 OJH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

32,554 mi
Last recorded32,554 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 OJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 32,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,500 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,995 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,808 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,575 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,375 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,983 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion pipes\ferrels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 29,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,318 miles

slight brake judder/o/s.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,018 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,692 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,148 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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L1 OJH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L1 OJH, 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 L1 OJH registered?

L1 OJH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is L1 OJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 OJH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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