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TBZ 3121

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 3121
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 67,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,110 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,639 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2023 66,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 60,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,029 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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TBZ 3121 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TBZ 3121, 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 TBZ 3121 registered?

TBZ 3121 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is TBZ 3121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 3121 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBZ 3121 have outstanding finance?

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