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S342 CKS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,762 mi
Last recorded40,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 CKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 40,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 40,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 39,897 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 39,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 36,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,883 miles

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 1 May 2018 35,336 miles

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 10 May 2016 35,311 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2015 34,753 miles

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,169 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 28,442 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,161 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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S342 CKS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S342 CKS, 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 S342 CKS registered?

S342 CKS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S342 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 CKS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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