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S1 KHC

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,922 mi
Last recorded64,922 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 KHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 64,922 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cable outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2026 64,909 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both parking brake cable outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/sill-floor at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2025 62,135 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,234 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,417 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,261 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,720 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 39,412 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,321 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,866 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,293 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise 2mm

Pass 30 Nov 2005 28,524 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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S1 KHC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KHC, 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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S1 KHC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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