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M3 EMP

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

68,433 mi
Last recorded68,433 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EMP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,429 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,876 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 67,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,587 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front/both/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,464 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes/both/sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,463 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes/both/sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,175 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 63,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,977 miles

nearside rear tyre low on presure

offside rear tyre sidewall damage but no cords showing at the time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 59,966 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on presure

offside rear tyre sidewall damage but no cords showing at the time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,913 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Drivers seat rail has slight movement when locked in position.

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,986 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,317 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,728 miles

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

both rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,387 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 4 Sep 2006 44,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,775 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 EMP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EMP, 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 M3 EMP registered?

M3 EMP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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