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M70 FUN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 FUN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,838 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,886 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 12 Jul 2021 75,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,548 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 24 Jun 2019 74,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,276 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,155 miles

Front exhaust mount damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,760 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 67,758 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 61,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 58,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 58,084 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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M70 FUN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M70 FUN, 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 M70 FUN registered?

M70 FUN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is M70 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 FUN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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