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S132 DTX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,940 mi
Last recorded34,940 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 DTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 34,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 34,165 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,466 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 32,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 31,695 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,974 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside and offside slight corrosion forming on lower arch

slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,170 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,169 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,263 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,911 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Pipe to hose (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across trailing arm to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across trailing arm to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 24,853 miles

Both front tyres inner edges have worn low

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,012 miles

Both fron tyres have worn low on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 20,832 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,337 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 13,082 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge.

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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S132 DTX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 S132 DTX, 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 S132 DTX registered?

S132 DTX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S132 DTX safe to buy?

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