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S516 DMR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,369 mi
Last recorded72,369 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 DMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,369 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a long cut in tread but not through to cords. replacement recommended

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pipes around the rear axle area starting to corrode in places

Fail 17 Mar 2026 72,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear tyre has a long cut in tread but not through to cords. replacement recommended

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pipes around the rear axle area starting to corrode in places

Pass 29 Mar 2025 66,552 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 61,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,302 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 58,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 55,428 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 39,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm, tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm, tread perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,060 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,783 miles

Offside front lower arm ball joint has slight movement.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,280 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,499 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,375 miles

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,745 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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S516 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S516 DMR, 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 S516 DMR registered?

S516 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S516 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 DMR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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