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S199 MAB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,018 mi
Last recorded27,018 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 MAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 27,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,835 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,183 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,351 miles

nearside front tyre has slight runflat damage

Fail 19 Jun 2015 25,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has slight runflat damage

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,476 miles

4x tyres have cracks but not deep enough to see cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,052 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,980 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,229 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,530 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)

slight damage o/s rear light unit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,708 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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S199 MAB 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 S199 MAB, 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 S199 MAB registered?

S199 MAB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S199 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 MAB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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