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S20 PAT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 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

RegistrationS20 PAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 83,220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,215 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 82,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,871 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,346 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,119 miles

air bag light on adv rectify

exhaust stabilizer bracket corroded but system supported ok

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,677 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,621 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,010 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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S20 PAT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 S20 PAT, 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 S20 PAT registered?

S20 PAT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S20 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 PAT shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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