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S476 MLT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 MLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,270 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 54,243 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 53,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,520 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 51,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 50,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 42,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 42,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,629 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,731 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,665 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 33,652 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

cuts in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,810 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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S476 MLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S476 MLT, 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 S476 MLT?

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What year was S476 MLT registered?

S476 MLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S476 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 MLT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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