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S511 CDK

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 CDK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,445 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,271 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

trims and covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,703 miles

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Front both abs sensor wires incorrectly routed

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire rubbing on shock absorber

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,347 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 May 2018 73,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges / perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,654 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 69,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,066 miles

slight play in steering uj

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,928 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in off side rear tyre tread

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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S511 CDK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S511 CDK, 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 S511 CDK registered?

S511 CDK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S511 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 CDK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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