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S118 AJW

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,627 mi
Last recorded36,627 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 AJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 36,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,460 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 36,456 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,212 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 9 May 2014 34,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

backbox corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

brake pipes corroded in various places

front discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,618 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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S118 AJW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S118 AJW, 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 S118 AJW registered?

S118 AJW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S118 AJW safe to buy?

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