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S140 UYB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,269 mi
Last recorded55,269 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 UYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 55,269 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 55,269 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 54,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 51,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 51,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,091 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,070 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,615 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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S140 UYB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S140 UYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S140 UYB?

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What year was S140 UYB registered?

S140 UYB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S140 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S140 UYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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