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PIW 828

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,932 mi
Last recorded149,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 828
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 149,932 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 149,931 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 147,002 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 143,638 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 139,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 139,055 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 133,729 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,045 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,403 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 107,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,569 miles

Air bag light on dash

Off side front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2012 100,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Air bag light on dash

Off side front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,740 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,418 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 89,051 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,338 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 81,338 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 77,431 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,614 miles

osr tyre getting low on tread

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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PIW 828 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PIW 828, 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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What year was PIW 828 registered?

PIW 828 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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