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MSG 404X

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSG 404X
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 52,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 51,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,995 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,740 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres side walls cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,196 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,473 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,493 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,681 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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MSG 404X is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MSG 404X, 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 MSG 404X registered?

MSG 404X is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is MSG 404X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSG 404X shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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