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S138 CDU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,627 mi
Last recorded17,627 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 CDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 17,627 miles

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 17,521 miles

All four tyres are cracked in tread and over ten years old

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 17,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres more than 10yrs old (2005)

both rear tyres more than 10yrs old (2010)

Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,318 miles

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

all 4 brake discs have surface rust

Pass 7 May 2019 17,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 17,254 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 17,254 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,974 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,788 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,764 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,663 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,194 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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S138 CDU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S138 CDU, 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 S138 CDU registered?

S138 CDU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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