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M55 CME

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,101 mi
Last recorded25,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CME
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 25,101 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2025 24,581 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2025 24,564 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 23,323 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 23,318 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Offside Rear parking brake only only just met requirement

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

judder through steering on lock to lock

Pass 27 May 2019 22,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 22,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 21,882 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,525 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 18,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2006 18,283 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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M55 CME is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M55 CME, 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 M55 CME registered?

M55 CME is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M55 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 CME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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