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S154 EWH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,816 mi
Last recorded87,816 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 EWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,816 miles

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Oct 2025 87,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Sep 2024 87,628 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 87,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 86,499 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 86,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 84,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 82,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,913 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,095 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,825 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 62,824 miles

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,872 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,753 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (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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S154 EWH 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 72.7%.

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 S154 EWH, 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

How do I check the history of S154 EWH?

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What year was S154 EWH registered?

S154 EWH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S154 EWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S154 EWH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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