CarVerify

Free Car Check

SAZ 9720

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,202 mi
Last recorded72,202 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 9720
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber /hanger split

Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 72,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,015 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 72,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,011 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 71,915 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to centre fuel pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,431 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 68,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,151 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,679 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front suspension

handbrake cables starting to deteriorate

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,935 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn low

front o/s tyre perished 225-50-16

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,371 miles

slight cracking of tyer wall a below 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SAZ 9720 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SAZ 9720, 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

How do I check the history of SAZ 9720?

You can check the full history of SAZ 9720 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAZ 9720 registered?

SAZ 9720 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is SAZ 9720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 9720 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAZ 9720 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SAZ 9720. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.