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TBZ 5003

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 5003
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,463 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 103,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 102,843 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,241 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 102,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 102,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,052 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 102,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 101,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,022 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 5003 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 5003, 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 5003 registered?

TBZ 5003 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is TBZ 5003 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 5003 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBZ 5003 have outstanding finance?

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