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D1 SVP

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,342 mi
Last recorded106,342 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 SVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 106,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 106,296 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 106,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 106,021 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 106,021 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 105,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 105,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 105,716 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 105,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 105,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 105,382 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on both full length metal brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2015 105,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes.

Pass 14 May 2014 104,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 104,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2012 103,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 103,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 99,810 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2010 96,739 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 96,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 86,677 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 81,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,065 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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D1 SVP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D1 SVP, 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 D1 SVP registered?

D1 SVP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is D1 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 SVP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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