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OCZ 313

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,639 mi
Last recorded48,639 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 313
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 48,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,887 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,351 miles

Brake pad wear sensor adrift at offside rear

Front tyres wearing on edges

prop shaft dust shield rubs on diff housing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,482 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,785 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,238 miles

air bay light on

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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OCZ 313 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OCZ 313, 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 OCZ 313?

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What year was OCZ 313 registered?

OCZ 313 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is OCZ 313 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCZ 313 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCZ 313 have outstanding finance?

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