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S24 SAD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,353 mi
Last recorded39,353 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 SAD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 39,353 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2026 39,353 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,978 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2024 36,485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,985 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 34,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 32,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,557 miles

All tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 4 Aug 2016 22,557 miles

All tyres cracking but not showing cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,217 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 19,300 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,862 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 11,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,182 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 SAD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S24 SAD, 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 SAD registered?

S24 SAD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S24 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 SAD shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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