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M77 EAL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 EAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 78,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,662 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 78,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,167 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 78,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 77,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 77,568 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 77,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,510 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at rear near flexi starting to corrode

o/s/f/ brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,286 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

corrosion around centre exhaust box

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,145 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode under arch

condition of exhaust system

Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode under arch

condition of exhaust system

rear brake pads low borderline

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,921 miles

ALL brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered with grease

rear brake pads getting low and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 75,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 74,447 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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M77 EAL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M77 EAL, 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 M77 EAL registered?

M77 EAL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is M77 EAL safe to buy?

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