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WDZ 3

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,671 mi
Last recorded65,671 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 3
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,464 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 60,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,206 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 58,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 55,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 49,870 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 49,870 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 46,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

serious oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,971 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,971 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 32,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,779 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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WDZ 3 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WDZ 3, 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 WDZ 3 registered?

WDZ 3 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is WDZ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDZ 3 shows 22 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.

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