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S11 DES

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,989 mi
Last recorded17,989 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 DES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 17,989 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 17,429 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 17,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 17,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 17,204 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,560 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,540 miles

o/s rear and n/s front tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 15,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 15,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,354 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,823 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 11,822 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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S11 DES is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S11 DES, 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 S11 DES registered?

S11 DES is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S11 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 DES shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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