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MDZ 377

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 377
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,110 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 51,102 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,300 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 49,285 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2013 47,970 miles

front brake pads 3to 2mm

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,958 miles

FRONT DISC PADS 3MM

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,505 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,176 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,702 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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MDZ 377 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MDZ 377, 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 MDZ 377 registered?

MDZ 377 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is MDZ 377 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDZ 377 shows 14 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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