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S18 MWM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,996 mi
Last recorded150,996 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MWM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,996 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 150,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 148,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 148,788 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 148,788 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 148,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

whole underside has surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 146,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 142,597 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 133,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 129,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 145,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 121,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 113,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 103,176 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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S18 MWM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S18 MWM, 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 S18 MWM registered?

S18 MWM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S18 MWM safe to buy?

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