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S243 DDV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 DDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 76,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,977 miles

Near side front tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,977 miles

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

Near side front tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,197 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,008 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,344 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 44,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,216 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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S243 DDV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S243 DDV, 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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What year was S243 DDV registered?

S243 DDV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S243 DDV safe to buy?

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