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S356 BFM

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 BFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 92,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,416 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,046 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion under vehicle

slight play in nearside and offside lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,275 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,295 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,865 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,296 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,778 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,015 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 77,632 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 75,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 75,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,716 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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S356 BFM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S356 BFM, 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 S356 BFM registered?

S356 BFM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S356 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 BFM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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