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S199 FAN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 FAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,564 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 78,482 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,442 miles

some under trays fitted .

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,363 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,880 miles

prposhaft donut cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,880 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

prposhaft donut cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2013

offside front tyre uneven wear and close to limit

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2013

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

offside front tyre uneven wear and close to limit

to the offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2012

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,346 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 70,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 70,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S199 FAN 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 76.5%.

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 S199 FAN, 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 S199 FAN registered?

S199 FAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S199 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 FAN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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