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M333 DGH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 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

RegistrationM333 DGH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,609 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 78,595 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 77,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,833 miles

Coolant leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,821 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 74,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,623 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

rear diff unit mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 67,611 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner & outer edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,843 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,780 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 18 Oct 2005 41,178 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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M333 DGH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M333 DGH, 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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M333 DGH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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