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S52 MCF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,697 mi
Last recorded15,697 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 MCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 15,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 15,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 14,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 14,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Anti-roll bar to linkage joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar linkage not fitted correctly but not likely to become detached.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 12,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 11,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 10,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 10,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 7,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,632 miles

very slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2006 6,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 5,504 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 MCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MCF, 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 S52 MCF registered?

S52 MCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S52 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 MCF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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