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S532 BVO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,196 mi
Last recorded38,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 BVO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 38,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 38,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,714 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,489 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 37,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 36,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,689 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,657 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 29,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 27,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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S532 BVO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S532 BVO, 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 S532 BVO registered?

S532 BVO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S532 BVO safe to buy?

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