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S283 AEE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,058 mi
Last recorded63,058 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 AEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,056 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 59,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 58,427 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,455 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,352 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,879 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,982 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,804 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,747 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,994 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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S283 AEE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S283 AEE, 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

How do I check the history of S283 AEE?

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What year was S283 AEE registered?

S283 AEE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S283 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 AEE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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