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S357 RNX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,609 mi
Last recorded90,609 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 RNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2007 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 81,050 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,133 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,729 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,868 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 78,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 77,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,811 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 72,705 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,081 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 64,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 61,118 miles

All tyres on 3mm front tyres perished.

Front and rear discs and pads low.

Front eyelet bushes soft.

O/S/R axle bush starting to split.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,592 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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S357 RNX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S357 RNX, 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 S357 RNX registered?

S357 RNX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S357 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 RNX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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