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WIL 6435

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,820 mi
Last recorded55,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 6435
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 55,820 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 55,782 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 55,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 55,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,003 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 55,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,599 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

items removed from driver's view

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2015 54,343 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 53,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 52,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,319 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,464 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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WIL 6435 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WIL 6435, 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 WIL 6435 registered?

WIL 6435 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is WIL 6435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 6435 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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