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S1 BCA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,700 mi
Last recorded32,700 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 32,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,388 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes worn

front tyres starting to perish 225-50-16

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,998 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 21,992 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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S1 BCA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S1 BCA, 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 S1 BCA registered?

S1 BCA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S1 BCA safe to buy?

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