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S259 BPK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,573 mi
Last recorded9,573 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 BPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 9,573 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 9,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 8,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 8,465 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 8,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 8,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 8,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,104 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 7,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 7,738 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 7,726 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2009 7,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,377 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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S259 BPK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S259 BPK, 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 S259 BPK registered?

S259 BPK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S259 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 BPK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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