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S123 DPW

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,228 mi
Last recorded144,228 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 DPW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 144,228 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 144,160 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 144,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 143,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,378 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 141,378 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 138,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,246 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 131,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front inner side light inop

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 131,928 miles

Offside Front inner side light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 124,502 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 117,590 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside front outer side light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front inner side light inop

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside raer fog light intermittent

Outer sill covers fitted

SRS light on but airbag system completly dissconnected, the vehicle is a race car.

Slight play in offside rear top strut mount

Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,590 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside front outer side light inop

Offside front inner side light inop

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside raer fog light intermittent

Outer sill covers fitted

SRS light on but airbag system completly dissconnected, the vehicle is a race car.

Slight play in offside rear top strut mount

Pass 15 May 2013 109,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 107,510 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 103,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 103,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 100,945 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S123 DPW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S123 DPW, 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 S123 DPW registered?

S123 DPW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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