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S130 SBD

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 SBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 111,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake only just met requirement

idle speed higher than normal

Fail 16 Jul 2024 111,152 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake only just met requirement

idle speed higher than normal

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,095 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 111,095 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 110,743 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

both handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both hand brake cables deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2020 110,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both hand brake cables deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both handbrake cables derteriated

Fail 29 Jul 2019 110,028 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

both handbrake cables derteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,805 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust blowing/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,189 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,189 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,874 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,855 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 106,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,373 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side headlamp lens has deteriorated slightly affecting beam advise replace ASAP

Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side headlamp lens has deteriorated slightly affecting beam advise replace ASAP

Pass 23 May 2012 88,292 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 May 2012 88,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2011 84,430 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,353 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 84,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 84,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2009 84,180 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,721 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,717 miles

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

Corrosion forming on rear metal brake pipes both sides of car

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2007 80,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 May 2007 80,509 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,104 miles

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

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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S130 SBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S130 SBD, 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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S130 SBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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