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S12 DUO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DUO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 85,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,692 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,240 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 84,228 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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,755 miles

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside steel outer sill covers have been repaired and not a structual item

Fail 11 Aug 2021 80,491 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside and nearside steel outer sill covers have been repaired and not a structual item

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,876 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in undersealer (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower arms badly corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside steel outer sill covers corroded not a structual item

Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated two front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust weak/rusty

head lamp aim , only just passable

Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated two front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust weak/rusty

head lamp aim , only just passable

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,066 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks at top (0.1 (b))

exhaust system shows corrosion

underside of vehicle shows components have corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2018 71,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system shows corrosion

underside of vehicle shows components have corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,910 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust shows deteration

Fail 12 Jul 2017 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in small patches (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust shows deteration

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,497 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 60,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,850 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres are wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,119 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,348 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,598 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,783 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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S12 DUO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S12 DUO, 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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S12 DUO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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