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S492 MLT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 MLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 163,941 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 161,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 159,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 158,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 157,044 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 156,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 154,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 153,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 146,899 miles

Both front tyres perished

Brake components corroded

Brake hose slightly chafed All 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust Bracket briken

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension Components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,404 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 138,125 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 135,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 133,890 miles

advise coolant leak!

advise front brake pads worn low!

advise offside rear tyre nailed!

advise oil leak!

Fail 29 Jun 2011 133,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

advise coolant leak!

advise front brake pads worn low!

advise offside rear tyre nailed!

advise oil leak!

Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,168 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 115,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 107,148 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 101,721 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 95,151 miles

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

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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S492 MLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S492 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.

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What year was S492 MLT registered?

S492 MLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S492 MLT safe to buy?

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