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M3 YUW

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,124 mi
Last recorded58,124 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YUW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 57,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,933 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 56,704 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,562 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,126 miles

puncture repair close to outside edge of tread N/S/R tyre.

small cut O/S/F tyre tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,959 miles

some centre brake light bulbs not working

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,488 miles

3 out of 8 bulbs not working in center beake light

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,165 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 47,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear on brake discs and disc pads wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,856 miles

slight wear on brake discs and disc pads wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,392 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 42,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 12 Oct 2005 37,324 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 YUW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

M3 YUW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is M3 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YUW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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