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S134 UCA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 UCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,608 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS ARE CORRODED

Front FRONT SUBFRAME VERY CORRODED

Rear REAR SUBFRAME VERY CORRODED

Fail 19 May 2026 66,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXABLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure GEARBOX TO EXHAUST BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT SUBFRAME VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCKER CASING CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front SHOCKER CASING VERY CORRODED

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED.

Pass 8 May 2025 63,213 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 63,213 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,938 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 59,934 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))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint/rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bearing noise from drive belt area suspect water pump

exhaust corroding

general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

parking brake efficiency just pass

Fail 12 Aug 2020 53,958 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint/rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery fault

bearing noise from drive belt area suspect water pump

exhaust corroding

general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

parking brake efficiency just pass

Pass 15 Jun 2019 53,272 miles

Exhaust rear box outer casing corroding.

Headlight lenses slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres slight cracking within tread area.

Slight steering rack end play.

Vehicle has underbody surface corrosion to all components.

Fail 23 May 2019 53,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play/wear at steering rack ends.

Rear tyres have cracking within tread area.

Underbody has surface corrosion to all components.

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

heavy underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

slight creek/noise at steering wheel ( lock to lock )

slight play at offside and nearside front suspension arm outer ball joint rubber mounts

tyres cracking at offside and nearside rear

Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel high

heavy underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

low pressure offside rear tyre

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

parking brake efficiency just pass

slight creek/noise at steering wheel ( lock to lock )

slight play at offside and nearside front suspension arm outer ball joint rubber mounts

slight splitting at front wiper blades

tyres cracking at offside and nearside rear

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine and underbody of vehicle.

number plates are in poor condition/cracking.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

vehicle has heavy surface rust to all underbody components/chassis. including brake disc faces.

viscous fan not working correctly engine over-heating.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake noise/squeal at fronts

fuel cap seal splitting

heavy underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

odometer display/illumination inoperative

slight play at front suspension ball joints rubber mounts

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake noise/squeal at fronts

fuel cap seal splitting

heavy underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

odometer display/illumination inoperative

slight play at front suspension ball joints rubber mounts

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,333 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension arm ball joint rubber mounts and rear mounts have slight play

both rear brake pipes corroding ( recom replacement )

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

odometer illumination inoperative

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension arm ball joint rubber mounts and rear mounts have slight play

both rear brake pipes corroding ( recom replacement )

engine, sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

odometer illumination inoperative

slight play at steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,756 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deterioration

odometer illumination inoperative

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing - recom replacement )

slight play at front suspension arm ball joint rubber mounts and rear mount nearside

surface corrosion at all brakes and slight oscillation/fluctuations noted during RBT

Fail 20 Dec 2013 48,756 miles

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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

battery fault

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside headlamp lens deterioration

odometer illumination inoperative

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully check due to routing - recom replacement )

slight play at front suspension arm ball joint rubber mounts and rear mount nearside

surface corrosion at all brakes and slight oscillation/fluctuations noted during RBT

suspect wiper fault speed 1 works intermittant wipe

Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,760 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag lamp on

odometer illumination inoperative

part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

partial failure rear centre stop lamp ( 1 x sector/bulp inoperative )

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play at ball joint rubber mounts

Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag lamp on

odometer illumination inoperative

part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

partial failure rear centre stop lamp ( 1 x sector/bulp inoperative )

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight play at ball joint rubber mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,520 miles

engine and gearbox covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding

slight play at front wishbone rear mounts and ball joint rubber mounts )

underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2011 44,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs corroded

engine and gearbox covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front to rear/rear brake pipes corroding

n/s rear tyre irregular feel/wear and slight tread cracking

o/s rear tyre edge wear, tread slight cracking and inner wall splitting

slight judder/oscillation at all brakes

slight play at front wishbone rear mounts and ball joint rubber mounts )

underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

wipers in poor condition ( efficiency not tested washers inop' )

Pass 13 Dec 2005 42,246 miles

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

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

front tyres have cracks to walls and tread areas

play in lower ball joints

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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S134 UCA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S134 UCA, 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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S134 UCA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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