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S188 AYA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,760 mi
Last recorded53,760 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 AYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 53,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 52,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,617 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2012 29,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,030 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

os front tyre slight damage to side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 28 May 2010 20,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,603 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 7,538 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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S188 AYA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S188 AYA, 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 S188 AYA registered?

S188 AYA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S188 AYA safe to buy?

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