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S531 MTF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,156 mi
Last recorded110,156 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 MTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 110,156 miles

Front brakes corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2025 110,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 110,152 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 110,152 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch stuck (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses near pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight weep PAS hose from tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 110,149 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch requires holding on to operate (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight weep PAS hose from tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 110,133 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,116 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,116 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,006 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty but not leaking at this time

hand brake screeches in operation

Fail 14 Oct 2020 110,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty but not leaking at this time

hand brake screeches in operation

Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazard button sticky

Fail 21 Oct 2019 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazard button sticky

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,981 miles

Front brake discs wearing and getting corroded

Front slight play in steering rack

Front wiper blade rubbers perishing

Rear Outer exhaust wrap getting thin and corroding

Rear brake discs wearing and getting corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,945 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 109,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,911 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,870 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Passed after fuel treatment and second pre-condition CAT very slow to light (7.3.D.3)

General under body surface corrosion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,328 miles

drivers seat belt sloe to retract

slight exhaust baffles rattle

Pass 12 Oct 2013 106,475 miles

both front wishbone rear bush's starting to perish

Fail 2 Oct 2013 106,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front wishbone rear bush's starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,717 miles

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,493 miles

both rear tyres worn just within mot limits

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,540 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 98,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 92,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 89,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 84,449 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 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTF, 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 S531 MTF registered?

S531 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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