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P23 KBS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

111,615 mi
Last recorded111,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 KBS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 111,615 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front sills corroded

rear axle greased/under seal

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,270 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2025 111,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,894 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,630 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,021 miles

Offside front headlamp dull

Fail 29 Jan 2020 110,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamp bulbs (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All round hazard lights not working (4.4.1 (e))

Offside front headlamp dull

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 109,226 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 107,399 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 107,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 105,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 99,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 96,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 82,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 76,874 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SHAFT

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,497 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 68,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 61,939 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM LOW ON EDGE OFFSIDE FRONT 3.00MM LOW ON EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,939 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM LOW ON EDGE OFFSIDE FRONT 3.00MM LOW ON EDGE

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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P23 KBS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P23 KBS, 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.

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P23 KBS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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