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S184 MTF

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,444 mi
Last recorded103,444 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 MTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 103,444 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rattling/rubbing on rear subframe

Fuel tank strap very rusty but still secure

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (missing hanger rubber) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 99,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 98,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,288 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 94,415 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 94,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 92,437 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,437 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,692 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,165 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,920 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,668 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,298 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,485 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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S184 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S184 MTF, 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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S184 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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