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P62 PYY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,192 mi
Last recorded80,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 PYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 80,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 80,159 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,066 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,051 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,888 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp not working

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,225 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,225 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 3rd (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,610 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,381 miles

drivers seat runners slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,456 miles

play in o/s seat runners

Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,456 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

play in o/s seat runners

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,601 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,509 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,923 miles

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

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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P62 PYY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P62 PYY, 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 P62 PYY registered?

P62 PYY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P62 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 PYY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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