CarVerify

Free Car Check

S124 XBT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 XBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,982 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 115,574 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded at front jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 115,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded at front jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,315 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Jul 2021 113,315 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,721 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Just above U/J on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 110,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Just above U/J on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,602 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Outer Both sills corroded

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 106,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Outer Both sills corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,116 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bonded ball joint splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,897 miles

front brake pipes corroded

nsf shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,051 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 100,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 99,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,132 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,897 miles

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

O/S RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 5 Mar 2012 96,061 miles

damage front plate

exh in poor condition

front tyres low

o/s/f spot light broken

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 96,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage front plate

exh in poor condition

front tyres low

o/s/f spot light broken

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,765 miles

corrosion rear steel brake pipes

exhaust corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,765 miles

corrosion rear steel brake pipes

exhaust corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,295 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,293 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,740 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 67,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,262 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 59,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,291 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S124 XBT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S124 XBT, 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

How do I check the history of S124 XBT?

You can check the full history of S124 XBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S124 XBT registered?

S124 XBT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S124 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S124 XBT shows 30 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S124 XBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S124 XBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.