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S275 UNG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,528 mi
Last recorded89,528 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 UNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 89,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 89,141 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very slight surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very slight surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Sills Some Corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,381 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 87,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,866 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,075 miles

Front both antiroll bar links perished on rubber boots

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

Nearside Rear shock top mount has movement , alittle more than the offside

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both metal pipes to both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,150 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 83,150 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,872 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,507 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 80,507 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,685 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,685 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 72,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 62,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

rear indicators and repeater bulbs faded

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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S275 UNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S275 UNG, 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 S275 UNG registered?

S275 UNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S275 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 UNG shows 26 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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