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S198 LLT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,797 mi
Last recorded50,797 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 LLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,797 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 46,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 45,491 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,261 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,468 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,362 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,663 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,774 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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S198 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S198 LLT, 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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What year was S198 LLT registered?

S198 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S198 LLT safe to buy?

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