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M3 COM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,713 mi
Last recorded62,713 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 COM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 62,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,897 miles

slight corrsoin to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2016 57,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,934 miles

n/s/r number plate light bulb dim

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2011 51,576 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,942 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 40,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,893 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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M3 COM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 M3 COM, 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 M3 COM registered?

M3 COM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is M3 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 COM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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