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S440 MLM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,573 mi
Last recorded72,573 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 MLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 72,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 72,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,636 miles

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

Offside Front abs wire loose not in fixing correctly

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front abs wire loose not in fixing correctly

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 71,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,208 miles

rear shocks have slight mist of oil around seals o/s front brake pipe rear brake discs scored rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 71,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

rear shocks have slight mist of oil around seals o/s front brake pipe rear brake discs scored rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 71,074 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 71,074 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,935 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,511 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,122 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,509 miles

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

offside and nearside front shock absorber casings corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,503 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

offside and nearside front shock absorber casings corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,904 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,188 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,188 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,029 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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S440 MLM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S440 MLM, 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 S440 MLM registered?

S440 MLM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S440 MLM safe to buy?

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