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S335 UEG

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,912 mi
Last recorded95,912 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 UEG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,818 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,538 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 92,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,062 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,741 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 84,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 83,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,321 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all flexi hose ferrels corroded

all tyres cracked on tread

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,321 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all flexi hose ferrels corroded

all tyres cracked on tread

both rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle overheating

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,557 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 79,452 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 79,452 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 78,258 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,779 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 75,825 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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S335 UEG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

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

Is S335 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 UEG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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