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S52 DUP

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 DUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,537 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,817 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 75,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 75,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,371 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,366 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,579 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,579 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,376 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,856 miles

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 69,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES TO OSF AND NSF FLEXYS SLIGHT CORRODING.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF INNER EDGE.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,599 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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S52 DUP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S52 DUP, 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 S52 DUP registered?

S52 DUP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S52 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 DUP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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