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S25 TLE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 TLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 30,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 30,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 29,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 27,903 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 26,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wipers not fully tested

Pass 28 Jul 2017 23,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,964 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,953 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,975 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 7,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 7,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 7,746 miles

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

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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S25 TLE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S25 TLE, 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

How do I check the history of S25 TLE?

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What year was S25 TLE registered?

S25 TLE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S25 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 TLE shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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