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S147 BGJ

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,435 mi
Last recorded31,435 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 BGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 31,435 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 26,454 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 26,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 26,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked all around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,349 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,139 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe on rack corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,191 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 24,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,898 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,172 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,386 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,886 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,352 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 17,999 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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S147 BGJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S147 BGJ, 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

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What year was S147 BGJ registered?

S147 BGJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S147 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 BGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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