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S254 BNT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,185 mi
Last recorded35,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 BNT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 35,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 33,895 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 32,416 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 30,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,813 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 205/60 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 27,989 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,981 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,267 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 27,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,701 miles

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,387 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,280 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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S254 BNT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S254 BNT, 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 S254 BNT registered?

S254 BNT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S254 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 BNT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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