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S23 EVE

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 EVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 110,174 miles

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

nearside sill corroding

offside rear wheel arch corroding

offside sill corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2025 109,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Sill corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,517 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2023 108,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,271 miles

front brake disks corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake disks corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2019 105,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,516 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 103,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 102,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 100,946 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,942 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroding

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,965 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,458 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,936 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,694 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,328 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 55,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,286 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EVE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EVE, 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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S23 EVE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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