MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front wheel bearing is noisey
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front wheel bearing is noisy
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MCZ 30 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 MCZ 30, 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
How do I check the history of MCZ 30?
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What year was MCZ 30 registered?
MCZ 30 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 1998.
Is MCZ 30 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCZ 30 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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