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VNZ 388

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,419 mi
Last recorded90,419 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 388
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 89,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,037 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,941 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 87,941 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,685 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 87,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,601 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,656 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 81,988 miles

PROMPT nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2011 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

PROMPT nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

PROMPT offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VNZ 388 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VNZ 388, 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 VNZ 388 registered?

VNZ 388 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is VNZ 388 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 388 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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