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M4 YCD

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 YCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 78,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,811 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,741 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 74,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 74,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,747 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,641 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,293 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,294 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Catalyst converter rattling

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,399 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 69,086 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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M4 YCD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc 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 M4 YCD, 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 M4 YCD registered?

M4 YCD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is M4 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 YCD 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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