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S438 MDP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,706 mi
Last recorded73,706 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 MDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 73,706 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,267 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,580 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 66,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight corrosion to braking & suspension componants

Pass 3 Sep 2017 63,297 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2017 63,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 60,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,761 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,487 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,245 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,580 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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S438 MDP 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 S438 MDP, 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

How do I check the history of S438 MDP?

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What year was S438 MDP registered?

S438 MDP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S438 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 MDP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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