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S335 PAG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,712 mi
Last recorded44,712 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 PAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,712 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 44,600 miles

Nearside Rear small leak on shock

Rear rusting on brake lines

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,280 miles

Nearside Rear shock small oil leak

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust covers poor

Rear both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,848 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,425 miles

Fuel cap sill deteriated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,957 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 42,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,902 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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S335 PAG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S335 PAG, 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 S335 PAG registered?

S335 PAG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S335 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 PAG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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