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S220 CRO

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,812 miles

All round suspension component corroded & rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp inoperative

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering systems corroded & rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 88,782 miles

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

All round suspension component corroded & rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp inoperative

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering systems corroded & rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,413 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,990 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 86,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,386 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 86,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,295 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 798,892 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

all brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,303 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

all brake discs showing corrosion

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,604 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,465 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,586 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)

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,920 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,920 miles

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

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,458 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm 225/50/16

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,498 miles

front tyres well worn and perished

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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S220 CRO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S220 CRO, 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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S220 CRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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