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S32 GDV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,788 mi
Last recorded47,788 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS32 GDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 47,788 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

fuel tank strap corroded but not excessively

spare wheel carrier corroded but not excessively

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 43,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,639 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,882 miles

Front wishbone pin and bush slight play

power steering pipe misting of oil

Fail 23 Jun 2016 37,882 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front wishbone pin and bush slight play

power steering pipe misting of oil

Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,308 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 36,706 miles

Oil leak

front wishbone slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,198 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 36,198 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,891 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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S32 GDV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S32 GDV, 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 S32 GDV registered?

S32 GDV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S32 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S32 GDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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