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S335 TKW

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,049 mi
Last recorded61,049 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 58,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 52,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 49,540 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 44,978 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,070 miles

OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,286 miles

OSF OSR AND NSF TYRES CRACKING AT EDGES OF TREADS

OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,604 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,494 miles

OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,274 miles

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

slight brake bind on O/S/F

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 27,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 TKW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 S335 TKW, 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.

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What year was S335 TKW registered?

S335 TKW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S335 TKW safe to buy?

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