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S325 HCG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,802 mi
Last recorded100,802 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 HCG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 100,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 100,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 100,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,451 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,610 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 93,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,202 miles

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition outer skin heavily corroded but gas tight

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,202 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition outer skin heavily corroded but gas tight

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,996 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 69,443 miles

front no plat crack .

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,297 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,580 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 43,277 miles

ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE*

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED IN GENERAL* MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS AND FRONT WISHBONE REAR MOUNTS* SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH OUTER TRACK ROD 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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S325 HCG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S325 HCG, 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 S325 HCG registered?

S325 HCG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S325 HCG safe to buy?

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