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L999 EMH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 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

RegistrationL999 EMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,801 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 42,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 42,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake ferrules all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle main metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 42,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake ferrules all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All vehicle main metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,536 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 42,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,885 miles

Rear cracks in both tyres

Pass 19 May 2016 40,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,310 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,803 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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L999 EMH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L999 EMH, 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 L999 EMH registered?

L999 EMH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L999 EMH safe to buy?

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