CarVerify

Free Car Check

S239 CUY

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,891 mi
Last recorded84,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 CUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tire size = 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2023 84,012 miles

chassis under sealed

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front ant front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front ant front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,923 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Front discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,263 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,091 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,458 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 59,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,864 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,864 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S239 CUY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S239 CUY, 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

How do I check the history of S239 CUY?

You can check the full history of S239 CUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S239 CUY registered?

S239 CUY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S239 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S239 CUY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S239 CUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S239 CUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.