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S235 TDT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,898 mi
Last recorded17,898 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 TDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 17,898 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 17,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,218 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015
Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 15,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,225 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 15,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,647 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,942 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 13,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S235 TDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S235 TDT, 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 S235 TDT registered?

S235 TDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S235 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 TDT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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