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L7 HAA

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,987 mi
Last recorded84,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 HAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 84,987 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,378 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 83,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2023 83,235 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 82,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 82,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 81,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 77,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,884 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,847 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,388 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 51,567 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly./ damage front number plate.

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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L7 HAA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L7 HAA, 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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What year was L7 HAA registered?

L7 HAA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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