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V195 LYS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,641 mi
Last recorded49,641 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 LYS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,384 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 49,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,723 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 47,188 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 46,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 43,739 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,314 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 42,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,557 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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V195 LYS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V195 LYS, 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 V195 LYS registered?

V195 LYS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is V195 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V195 LYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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