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MCZ 3255

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,500 mi
Last recorded59,500 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 3255
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 59,500 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 59,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 57,504 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,511 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,485 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 56,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,820 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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MCZ 3255 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MCZ 3255, 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 MCZ 3255 registered?

MCZ 3255 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is MCZ 3255 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCZ 3255 shows 7 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.

Does MCZ 3255 have outstanding finance?

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