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XAZ 2017

1998 BMW Z3

Red Other 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,491 mi
Last recorded72,491 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 2017
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 71,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,117 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 67,297 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 67,253 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,864 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,807 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,729 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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XAZ 2017 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XAZ 2017, 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

How do I check the history of XAZ 2017?

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What year was XAZ 2017 registered?

XAZ 2017 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is XAZ 2017 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 2017 shows 11 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.

Does XAZ 2017 have outstanding finance?

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