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S23 DNA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,642 mi
Last recorded64,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 DNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 64,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 64,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 64,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 64,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 63,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,232 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,218 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,586 miles

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

Oil leak engine / gearbox

Fail 23 Mar 2017 53,586 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine / gearbox

Pass 17 May 2016 52,694 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack and are close to legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,466 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 42,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S23 DNA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S23 DNA, 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 S23 DNA?

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What year was S23 DNA registered?

S23 DNA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S23 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 DNA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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