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YDV 44

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 44
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,207 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,598 miles

Slight Play In Both Inner Rack Joints

Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

gearbox exhaust mounting broken

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,410 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,637 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,114 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,926 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 57,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,236 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 54,235 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise offside rear brake slightly tight

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,352 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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YDV 44 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YDV 44, 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 YDV 44 registered?

YDV 44 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is YDV 44 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDV 44 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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