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M100 ADD

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 ADD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 104,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,449 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Front Pads getting low

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,376 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,295 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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M100 ADD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M100 ADD, 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

How do I check the history of M100 ADD?

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What year was M100 ADD registered?

M100 ADD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is M100 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 ADD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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