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M30 DNS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,368 mi
Last recorded56,368 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DNS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 56,368 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,924 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 55,598 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 55,598 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 55,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 54,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,860 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 53,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 52,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 38,495 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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M30 DNS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DNS, 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 M30 DNS registered?

M30 DNS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is M30 DNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 DNS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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