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S263 TNP

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,324 mi
Last recorded52,324 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 TNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 52,324 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Slight Play ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat slight play in seat rail

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,965 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 50,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,610 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 50,333 miles

Battery light on

Exhaust system corroded rear shield adrift

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,810 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,678 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust section is very deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,406 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,549 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,016 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 43,016 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 36,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s steering rack ball end.

Pass 16 May 2008 34,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 32,265 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 32,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2006 30,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 30,355 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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S263 TNP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S263 TNP, 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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S263 TNP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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