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P23 PEL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,269 mi
Last recorded41,269 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 PEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 41,269 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 40,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 40,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,994 miles

slight deterioration to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 6,458 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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P23 PEL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P23 PEL, 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 P23 PEL registered?

P23 PEL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is P23 PEL safe to buy?

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