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PTU 461B

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,353 mi
Last recorded2,353 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 461B
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,844cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 2,353 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 2,345 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 2,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 1,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 1,030 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat and Seat belt removed at time of test ()

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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PTU 461B is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PTU 461B, 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 PTU 461B registered?

PTU 461B is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is PTU 461B safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 461B shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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