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S531 GHU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 GHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 146,224 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,671 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 144,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT .AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL CREEPS UNDER PRESSURE (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT ,AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE DISCONNECTED.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOLT MISSING . SYSTEM SECURE . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT TESTED . (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury SILL . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL /JACKING POINT AREA . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

JACKING POINTS APPEAR CORRODED .

Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

outer cover sills x2 corroded (not structural)

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

faulty triggering of alarm system sets all indicators on

front exhaust mounting bracket missing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 132,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on susp arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on susp arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

faulty triggering of alarm system sets all indicators on

front exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,382 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear susp arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight deterioration offside and nearside top strut mounts

Pass 31 May 2018 117,863 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount slight split

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

brake pipes at offside and nearside rear lower arms corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 110,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 103,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

alarm fault

front exhaust pipe clamp broken/corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 97,076 miles

alarm fault

dash warning lamp on

Fail 29 May 2014 91,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 91,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,017 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 85,844 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 80,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 76,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,997 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 72,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,298 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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S531 GHU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S531 GHU, 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 S531 GHU registered?

S531 GHU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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