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M2 SSC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,939 mi
Last recorded23,939 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 SSC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 23,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 22,570 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,295 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 9 May 2014 21,295 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 7 May 2013 20,630 miles

cut/split in nearside front tyre outer side wall

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 May 2012 20,343 miles

deep cut in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 10 May 2011 20,278 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

two nuts missing downpipe to manifold

very deep cut/split in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2010 19,948 miles

coolant leak from bottom hose top connection

nearside front brake pad warning lead broken/adrift

Pass 6 May 2009 19,558 miles

cut/split nearside rear tyre tread

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

very slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 9 May 2008 18,789 miles

cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall

slight binding in nearside front brake

Pass 9 May 2007 18,031 miles

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 May 2006 16,778 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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M2 SSC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 M2 SSC, 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 M2 SSC registered?

M2 SSC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is M2 SSC safe to buy?

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