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M77 LWC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,753 mi
Last recorded62,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 LWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,668 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,005 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,777 miles

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

slight deterioration to rear shock absorber top mountings

Fail 4 Jan 2018 52,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight deterioration to rear shock absorber top mountings

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 48,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 44,858 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 44,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,799 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,747 miles

advise,slight wear to inside edge n/s/f tyre.

Pass 14 May 2011 24,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,192 miles

Near side rear tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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 LWC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWC, 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 M77 LWC registered?

M77 LWC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is M77 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M77 LWC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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