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S239 TDT

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,958 mi
Last recorded77,958 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 TDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 77,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses misty

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 27 Jun 2025 77,902 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 77,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,809 miles

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,186 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,186 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,704 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,584 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,584 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,889 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps rusty

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,895 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank strap rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,249 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,367 miles

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

front number plate water damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,717 miles

front no. plate

Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,886 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,886 miles

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

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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S239 TDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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.

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S239 TDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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