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S4 ROS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,583 mi
Last recorded51,583 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

RegistrationS4 ROS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 51,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,585 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,557 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 50,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,442 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 50,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 49,911 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,502 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,521 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,987 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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S4 ROS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S4 ROS, 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 S4 ROS?

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What year was S4 ROS registered?

S4 ROS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S4 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 ROS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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