CarVerify

Free Car Check

S104 XDP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,990 mi
Last recorded55,990 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 XDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 55,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 53,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,520 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 42,999 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,181 miles

all4 tyres cracked on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,903 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S104 XDP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S104 XDP, 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 S104 XDP?

You can check the full history of S104 XDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S104 XDP registered?

S104 XDP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S104 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 XDP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S104 XDP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S104 XDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.