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S455 RDF

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

70,069 mi
Last recorded70,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 RDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 69,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 69,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 69,375 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 69,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 69,196 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 69,196 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 68,813 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 68,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,775 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 67,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 67,720 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,627 miles

Both rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component The rack is damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,227 miles

front prop shaft coupling beginning to crack

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front prop shaft coupling beginning to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,323 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake caliper clip missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,815 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear parking brake performance low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank support strap corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,297 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack/offside front wishbone rear but bonding failed but no excessive movement

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,312 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,825 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 26,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,671 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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S455 RDF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 S455 RDF, 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 S455 RDF registered?

S455 RDF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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