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S244 RBD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,040 mi
Last recorded55,040 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 RBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 54,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 52,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,663 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear anti-roll bar link bushes perishing (cracking).

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,798 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm ball joints soft

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,798 miles

Both front (lower) suspension arm ball joints soft

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,811 miles

both front (lower) suspension ball joints soft

front tyres badly cracking

play detected in parking brake lever (possible wear in ratchet)

rear tyres cracking

wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,607 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,051 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 43,051 miles

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,771 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 41,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2010 40,346 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2010 40,346 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 38,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,476 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,679 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S244 RBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S244 RBD, 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

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What year was S244 RBD registered?

S244 RBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S244 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S244 RBD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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