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S142 BPL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

31,311 mi
Last recorded31,311 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 31,311 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low recommend attention / front brake discs wearing

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside / offside beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount deteriorating

Offside seat frame runner worn /play in certain positions

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear window deteriorating / limited view through rear view mirror

exhaust corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2025 31,311 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low recommend attention / front brake discs wearing

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside / offside beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount deteriorating

Offside seat frame runner worn /play in certain positions

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear window deteriorating / limited view through rear view mirror

exhaust corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2024 31,195 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mount deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroding

front brake pads getting low / brake discs corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

headlamp lens deteriorating

rear window deteriorating / limited view through rear view mirror and window

Fail 17 Oct 2024 31,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroding

front brake pads getting low / brake discs corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

headlamp lens deteriorating

rear window deteriorating / limited view through rear view mirror and window

Pass 19 Oct 2023 31,029 miles

Front Brake pads wearing

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S brake discs pitted / corroding

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2023 31,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Radial cracks along inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads wearing

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has radial cracks along inner wall -- Recommend replacement.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S brake discs pitted / corroding

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,816 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front Brake pads wearing

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S -- Scored / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 20 Oct 2022 30,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front Brake pads wearing

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S -- Scored / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2021 30,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside / discs wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2021 30,429 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside / discs wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,021 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low / discs corroding slightly

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knock in steering ()

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

fuel cap seal perishing

item removed from swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,837 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joint ( O/S )

Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

rear brake discs corroding/slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

windscreen washers poor just acceptable -recommend attention

Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,229 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 29,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,571 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroding--rear discs pitted

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge and perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn,tyre perishing recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,517 miles

nearside front tyre is cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,951 miles

nearside front tyre cracking.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,944 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,953 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,192 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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S142 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S142 BPL, 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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S142 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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