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S47 FOB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 FOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 65,226 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 65,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,588 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,199 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,944 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,009 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,673 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 39,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S47 FOB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S47 FOB, 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 S47 FOB registered?

S47 FOB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S47 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 FOB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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