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M3 XEM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,381 mi
Last recorded20,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 20,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 20,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 20,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 19,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 19,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,329 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 17,760 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,451 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,574 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 15,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,565 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,393 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 XEM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

M3 XEM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M3 XEM safe to buy?

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