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S187 GAN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 56,255 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,264 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 53,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,027 miles

Corrosion at OSR outer sill.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,821 miles

Front and rear springs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

o/s mirror assembly secure with tape enough to pass

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,418 miles

Oil leak

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,894 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,695 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf seat belt retraction mechanism weak

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 14,682 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 14,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S187 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S187 GAN, 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

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What year was S187 GAN registered?

S187 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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