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M23 CPE

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 CPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened @lower arm mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 103,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 103,204 miles

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer section split. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer section split and insecure, clip broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 103,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Section at Mounting Clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer section split. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer section split and insecure, clip broken. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,600 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 102,591 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 100,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,850 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,956 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 94,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 6 Jul 2011 92,616 miles

brake pipes corroded.

exhaust corroded in places.

fuel pipes corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

o/s headlight set low.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,642 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes corroded

movement in steering system and suspension arms

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,905 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 81,905 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,215 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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M23 CPE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M23 CPE, 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 M23 CPE registered?

M23 CPE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is M23 CPE safe to buy?

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