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M31 USH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,959 mi
Last recorded70,959 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 USH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,959 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 70,944 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,183 miles

Front Propshaft coupling deteriorated & splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,718 miles

Front propshaft coupling deteriorated/ splitting

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 66,718 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front propshaft coupling deteriorated/ splitting

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,712 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,691 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 55,690 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,656 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wear in OS of steering rack.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,727 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,890 miles

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 16 Feb 2009 41,867 miles

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 21 Apr 2008 40,679 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,134 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 32,489 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,489 miles

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

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

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

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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M31 USH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M31 USH, 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 M31 USH registered?

M31 USH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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