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S260 GBD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,477 mi
Last recorded79,477 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 GBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 79,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 78,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,180 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,353 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,353 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 76,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,244 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 May 2018 75,196 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 May 2017 74,347 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,402 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,656 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,606 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,677 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2013 70,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,920 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,920 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,620 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 59,334 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 59,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2005 54,959 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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S260 GBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S260 GBD, 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.

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What year was S260 GBD registered?

S260 GBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S260 GBD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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