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S149 MTF

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,096 mi
Last recorded125,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 MTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 125,096 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 124,709 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 124,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,345 miles

Nearside Outer outer sill cover corroded customer advise ton seek advise

Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,133 miles

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2022 123,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 123,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 121,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 121,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 120,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Various Deep Cuts To Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking Brake Lagging-Lower Effort

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

Pass 21 May 2018 119,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pad warning lead broken

Fail 17 May 2018 119,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pad warning lead broken

Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,011 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyres pressure low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,011 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyres pressure low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 69,954 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 69,952 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Cover missing off light switch

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear shock top mounts starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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S149 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S149 MTF, 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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S149 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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