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S48 KYY

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,999 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2023 75,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car overheated and end of test advise investigation

drivers seat fore and aft play

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,837 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine temp running very hot advise investigation

Pass 21 Sep 2021 72,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,596 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,286 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,188 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,810 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,309 miles

hole in n/s sill out side perscribed area

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,902 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S48 KYY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S48 KYY, 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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S48 KYY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S48 KYY safe to buy?

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