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UTA 7E

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,843 mi
Last recorded53,843 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTA 7E
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 53,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,604 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 53,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 44,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,718 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 43,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 40,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 40,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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UTA 7E is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTA 7E, 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 UTA 7E registered?

UTA 7E is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is UTA 7E safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTA 7E shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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