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S236 GAN

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,281 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,278 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,196 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,747 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise all indicator bulbs are beginning to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front left headlamp aim on lowest setting and adjuster is seized. Just on limit to pass.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Rear left & right springs corroded at lower half. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Advise front right headlamp lense cloudy, beam pattern just visible. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight engine oil leak, dripping over steering rack, rack gaiters condition OK at present.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,495 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 72,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,234 miles

Both head light low

Both rear very rusty

Front exhaust bracket bent

Oil leak on o/s/f of engine

Play in front anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,170 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,027 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,082 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 47,005 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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S236 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc 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 S236 GAN, 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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What year was S236 GAN registered?

S236 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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