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S23 JAN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,238 mi
Last recorded24,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 JAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 24,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 23,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight corrosion not seriously weakened or leaking

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight corrosion not seriously weakened or leaking

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 23,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,852 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 23,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 23,263 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,381 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,877 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,218 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,010 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 15,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,564 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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S23 JAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JAN, 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 JAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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