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S24 GSR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 GSR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 53,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 52,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,316 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 50,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 45,672 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 42,002 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 42,002 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,606 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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S24 GSR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S24 GSR, 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 S24 GSR registered?

S24 GSR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S24 GSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 GSR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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