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S145 CSG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,974 mi
Last recorded97,974 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 CSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Fail 17 Jul 2024 96,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body sill covers fitted

engine support bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body sill covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle front bracket excessively corroded (not structural)

Fail 31 Jul 2023 94,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body sill covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

under vehicle front bracket excessively corroded (not structural)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front engine bracket corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

front engine bracket corroded

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,253 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

body sill covers fitted

nearside front brake hose not secure to suspension fitting

offside front outer door handle showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,127 miles

Front lower brace corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,152 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 81,368 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,146 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,146 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,090 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,090 miles

Fuel system component insecure purge canister near rear axle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,823 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,820 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 73,400 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 73,400 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,515 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 69,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,288 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 60,827 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,827 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,887 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,531 miles

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

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

REAR SHOCKER TOP MOUNTS DEBONDING

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,073 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,922 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 225/50x16w

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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S145 CSG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S145 CSG, 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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S145 CSG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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