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S14 SEW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,775 mi
Last recorded90,775 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 SEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 85,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,205 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,012 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,383 miles

front number plate poor condtion

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,917 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,110 miles

front number plate poor

slight play in lower arm bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,333 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,995 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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S14 SEW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S14 SEW, 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 S14 SEW registered?

S14 SEW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S14 SEW safe to buy?

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