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M15 MBP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,536 mi
Last recorded102,536 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 MBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 102,536 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 102,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,830 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 101,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 98,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,548 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,712 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,493 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,078 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2008 49,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,199 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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M15 MBP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M15 MBP, 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 M15 MBP registered?

M15 MBP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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