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S50 OAA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,452 mi
Last recorded51,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,452 miles

n/s wiper smear

reverse light inopp

Fail 5 Jun 2026 51,435 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s wiper smear

reverse light inopp

Pass 12 Oct 2024 50,619 miles

reverse light inopp

Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,014 miles

reverse light inopp

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,633 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 45,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,591 miles

Rear rear brake pads look low

air bag light was on but went out during test

corrosion forming on front plus rear suspension items

metal brake pipes front to flexis and both front to rear starting to corrode

Fail 29 May 2020

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,362 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 39,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,959 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 38,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 38,721 miles

Alternator belt cracking

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Misting of oil around gearbox

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

Fail 21 Nov 2016 38,721 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Alternator belt cracking

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Misting of oil around gearbox

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads approx. 80% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013
Pass 9 Oct 2012
Fail 9 Oct 2012

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

Centre Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,812 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,892 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 24,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 24,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four tyres perished/cracked

both front brake reaction bushes are weak

both front suspension top mounts starting to detriorate

wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,667 miles

front tyres cracking sidewalls 225/50/17

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,001 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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S50 OAA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S50 OAA, 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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S50 OAA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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