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M23 BAJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,705 mi
Last recorded64,705 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 BAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,705 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 64,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,168 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,629 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 55,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,400 miles

Offside Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,979 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 54,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,795 miles

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

slight play in offside front inner tie rod joint.

Pass 4 May 2006 41,502 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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M23 BAJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M23 BAJ, 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 M23 BAJ?

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What year was M23 BAJ registered?

M23 BAJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M23 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 BAJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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