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S150 LLT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,203 mi
Last recorded85,203 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 LLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,806 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 83,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 82,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 82,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 80,672 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 80,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 80,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,102 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,030 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 75,440 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 75,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 75,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 72,462 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 69,835 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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S150 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S150 LLT, 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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What year was S150 LLT registered?

S150 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S150 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 LLT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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