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S496 BBV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,788 miles

Slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,736 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,548 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 55,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S496 BBV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S496 BBV, 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

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What year was S496 BBV registered?

S496 BBV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S496 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 BBV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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