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S266 TDT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 TDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 11,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 11,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 11,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 11,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 11,035 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 11,018 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 10,929 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2013 10,929 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 10,831 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2011 10,383 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 10,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight Play Nearside Rack

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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S266 TDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S266 TDT, 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 S266 TDT registered?

S266 TDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S266 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 TDT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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