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S221 KYY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,228 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s lens cloudy perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s rigid brake pipes close to fouling components/advise to make adjustment

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2026 69,227 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s lens cloudy perished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s rigid brake pipes close to fouling components/advise to make adjustment

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2025 68,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 68,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Bolt on sill holed

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 66,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 66,938 miles

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

Worn bearing noise from engine, possibly water pump

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,097 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,097 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 65,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill near to jacking point

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill near to jacking point

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,454 miles

o/s/f suspension leg has a slight leak

rear brake pads getting low

very slight movement in both front lower ball joints

very slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f suspension leg has a slight leak

rear brake pads getting low

very slight movement in both front lower ball joints

very slight movement in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,040 miles

REAR SPRINGS ARE LIGHLTY CORRODED

THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,775 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 64,048 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 63,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,098 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Poor wipe of wiper blades. Rear brake pads getting low. Rear tyres, n/s 2.5mm. o/s 3.0mm

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,669 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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S221 KYY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S221 KYY, 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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S221 KYY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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