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MIB 7953

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 7953
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,273 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box defect outer layer

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front seat slides forwards and backwards slightly, but still secure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/16 92V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat slides forwards and backwards slightly, but still secure.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Fluid supply pipe from res to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to check power steering fluid level

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 76,170 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,145 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

surface rust on o/s and n/s outer sills at rear

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,106 miles

exhaust deteriorated and rusty

surface rust on o/s rear sill end

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,858 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,771 miles

rear exhaust very rusty and deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2013 71,685 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,783 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear drop link bush's starting to split

slight play in both front (rear bushs) whishbone arm bushs

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 56,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2008 50,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MIB 7953 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MIB 7953, 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 MIB 7953 registered?

MIB 7953 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is MIB 7953 safe to buy?

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