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M3 VLN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,001 mi
Last recorded80,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,887 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,025 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,288 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 76,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,371 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,660 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 66,439 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,439 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 64,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

M3 VLN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is M3 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VLN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 VLN have outstanding finance?

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