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S121 EKO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,390 mi
Last recorded52,390 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 EKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 52,390 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT END... (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 49,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 45,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,694 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,552 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,978 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 22,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 19,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,237 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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S121 EKO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S121 EKO, 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 S121 EKO registered?

S121 EKO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S121 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 EKO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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