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S1 PKN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,064 mi
Last recorded113,064 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 113,056 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 112,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 111,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,152 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s body panels holed

outer sill covers holed

Fail 2 Sep 2022 109,150 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s body panels holed

outer sill covers holed

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,765 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,855 miles

Advise leak from power steering pump.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,855 miles

Advise leak from power steering pump.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,737 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,513 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 PKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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