CarVerify

Free Car Check

S192 BPL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,803 mi
Last recorded122,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS192 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 122,803 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 122,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,386 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 122,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 100,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,255 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,090 miles

high level brake light not working.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,114 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.And worn to 3mm.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.And worn to 3mm.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 2 May 2014 86,961 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2012 75,424 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,261 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 63,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 63,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 58,425 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2009 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 51,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wiper blades in poor condition

n\s\ front brake binding slightly

slight play in o\s\fornt steering arm

Fail 20 May 2008 51,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front wiper blades in poor condition

n\s\ front brake binding slightly

slight play in o\s\fornt steering arm

Pass 23 May 2007 45,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 45,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 38,017 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S192 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S192 BPL, 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

How do I check the history of S192 BPL?

You can check the full history of S192 BPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S192 BPL registered?

S192 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S192 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S192 BPL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S192 BPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S192 BPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.