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S23 MAY

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,390 mi
Last recorded23,390 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 MAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 23,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 23,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 22,796 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 22,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 21,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 21,670 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2017 21,423 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,108 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,419 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak diff

Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,223 miles

slight oil leak diff

Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,695 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 18,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,783 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 MAY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MAY, 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 MAY?

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What year was S23 MAY registered?

S23 MAY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S23 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 MAY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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