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S121 GHW

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 GHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 83,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bush is incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 81,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,974 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly perished on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,251 miles

Nearside Front steering rack area damp

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering rack area damp

Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,289 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,094 miles

Nearside Front doormirror missing

Nearside Front steering rack slightly damp

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,916 miles

near side door mirror missing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,625 miles

near side door mirror missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,390 miles

near side door mirror missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,592 miles

near side door mirror missing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 76,592 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side door mirror missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,675 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 70,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,101 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 164,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,239 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 GHW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GHW, 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 GHW registered?

S121 GHW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S121 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 GHW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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