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S17 REV

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,857 mi
Last recorded71,857 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 REV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,857 miles

rear tyres part worn

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,242 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

rear tyres part worn

Fail 15 Aug 2024 69,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

rear tyres part worn

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,532 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

both front lower arm inner bushes have some movement

Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,519 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 63,519 miles

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

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

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 63,518 miles

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

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

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,583 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes have slight play

both front lower balljoints have slight movement

Pass 13 May 2019 61,188 miles

front brake pads part worn

rear brake pads part worn

Pass 19 May 2018 59,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,273 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 50,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2016 44,545 miles

front pads low

Pass 29 May 2015 30,118 miles

o/s/f tyre has some surface cracking

slight lift in both bottom balljoints

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,850 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 25,850 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,846 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,837 miles

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

both front bottom ball joints have some lift

n/s/f tyre tread very low on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,979 miles

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

front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,993 miles

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

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

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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S17 REV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S17 REV, 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 S17 REV registered?

S17 REV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S17 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 REV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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