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S119 KBA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

154,289 mi
Last recorded154,289 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 KBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 154,289 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 154,289 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 149,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 148,818 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 148,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 148,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 148,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 146,864 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 145,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 141,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 141,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2020 133,904 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,489 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 127,410 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 127,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,275 miles

Both rear numberplate lights flickering when illuminated.

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 124,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Linkage had become unattached. (2.4.G.1)

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

Both rear numberplate lights flickering when illuminated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 121,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 121,078 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 108,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 93,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 88,324 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small chips in screen

Fail 29 May 2013 88,324 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small chips in screen

Pass 23 May 2012 80,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

chips in screen

Fail 18 May 2012 80,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges showing wear

Pass 16 Mar 2011 132,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 129,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,498 miles

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

both front bottom ball joints slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2008 118,499 miles

Front 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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S119 KBA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S119 KBA, 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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S119 KBA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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