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S162 BDP

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,499 mi
Last recorded58,499 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 BDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 58,027 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,851 miles

driver seat has movement within base but not causing seat to be insurcer

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,291 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,947 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,929 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 56,594 miles

IN "A" ONE CONDITION.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre tyres cut and damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,953 miles

rear coil springs corroded.

tested in wet conditions.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,321 miles

MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

rear shocks damp

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,410 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,084 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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S162 BDP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S162 BDP, 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 S162 BDP registered?

S162 BDP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S162 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 BDP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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