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S204 AKC

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,276 mi
Last recorded23,276 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 AKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 23,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 23,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 23,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 23,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,895 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 22,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,862 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 22,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished and surface cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,497 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 22,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,036 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,596 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,677 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,978 miles

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

exhaust brkt slightly corroaded

Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,107 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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S204 AKC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S204 AKC, 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 S204 AKC registered?

S204 AKC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S204 AKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 AKC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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