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M29 SWM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,100 mi
Last recorded60,100 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 SWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 60,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,063 miles

Central Mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,348 miles

Coil spring corroded all (4) road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear link bushes cracked/perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 57,345 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (4) road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear link bushes cracked/perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,331 miles

(Fuel tank straps corroded)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,993 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 56,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 56,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 53,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not a top up (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,771 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,620 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,806 miles

Airbag lamp on

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,424 miles

air bag lamp on

front tyres perrishing

off side front wing damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag lamp on

front tyres perrishing

off side front wing damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,461 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 41,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,443 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 35,378 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M29 SWM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M29 SWM, 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 M29 SWM registered?

M29 SWM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M29 SWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 SWM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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