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S115 CDU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,601 mi
Last recorded143,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 CDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 143,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 143,601 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 138,716 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor area @ jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor area @ jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 136,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 136,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,222 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 135,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 133,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 130,428 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 130,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 127,767 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 127,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 125,877 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 124,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Power steering fluid reservoir damp

Fail 17 Nov 2015 124,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pump to Reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil Leak

Power steering fluid reservoir damp

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,527 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers rear tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall

has a stainless rear aftermarket exharst box and link pipe fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2013 117,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers rear tyre cracking badly on outer sidewall

has a stainless rear aftermarket exharst box and link pipe fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 114,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,082 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,082 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 101,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 97,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S115 CDU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S115 CDU, 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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S115 CDU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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