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L4 OOW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 56,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,030 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

Fail 26 Jul 2024 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front indicators fading

Nearside Front shocker damp

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 47,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,681 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 42,246 miles

Nearside Front brake hose very close to inner wing.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 brake hoses wobbly in mounts.

both wiper blades small split on ends

Pass 3 May 2016 41,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,270 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

catalyst lazy

Pass 1 May 2014 40,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,115 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,892 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,505 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface, advise.

Pass 9 May 2008 34,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 33,962 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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L4 OOW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L4 OOW, 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 L4 OOW registered?

L4 OOW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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