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YLZ 311

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,364 mi
Last recorded93,364 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 311
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 93,364 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 93,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,454 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 90,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 90,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,192 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front end of both sills corroded

Front suspension generally corroded

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,167 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated but not affecting image or light output

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components generally corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 88,952 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 May 2016 88,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,150 miles

Middle and rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,445 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,172 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,435 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 21 May 2008 49,354 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,397 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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YLZ 311 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLZ 311, 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.

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What year was YLZ 311 registered?

YLZ 311 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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