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M300 GNL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,089 mi
Last recorded45,089 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 GNL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 45,089 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s + n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Plastic guards fitted underneath

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 44,486 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 44,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,400 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 27 May 2021 44,359 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 May 2020 44,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,135 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 44,119 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,308 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,638 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,558 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,347 miles

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes, power steering pipes and the n/s/front brake disc

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,213 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,990 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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M300 GNL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc 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 M300 GNL, 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 M300 GNL registered?

M300 GNL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M300 GNL safe to buy?

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