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M30 BBM

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,236 mi
Last recorded46,236 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 BBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,236 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF/OSF (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 45,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 44,574 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 44,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,954 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 43,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 42,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 41,422 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror

Front both sides external casing of shock absorber is corroded but bot excessively

Pass 10 Jun 2017 41,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,951 miles

stone chips to screen

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,598 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,598 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 3 Apr 2014 40,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,205 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,694 miles

o/s/f steering rack has slight play still within limits

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,123 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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M30 BBM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M30 BBM, 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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M30 BBM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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