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S51 EGP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,502 mi
Last recorded61,502 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 EGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 57,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,481 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,068 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,002 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,741 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 48,741 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,155 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 46,153 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 45,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,560 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,691 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 22,536 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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S51 EGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S51 EGP, 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 S51 EGP registered?

S51 EGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S51 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 EGP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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