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S263 RKH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,404 mi
Last recorded92,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 RKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,404 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 92,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light scattered by deteriorated outer plastic lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light scattered by deteriorated outer plastic lens (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has a rubber mount deteriorated ( at mid section to rear section joint area )

Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,901 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 88,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

one exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2022 86,565 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 86,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,738 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,284 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,284 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 79,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,293 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,569 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 77,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,303 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 69,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,750 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vert slight play in steering rack ends

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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S263 RKH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S263 RKH, 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 S263 RKH registered?

S263 RKH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S263 RKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 RKH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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