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S540 AJL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,803 mi
Last recorded33,803 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 AJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 33,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 33,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,912 miles

Top engine cover fitted Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,180 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,767 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,983 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,249 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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S540 AJL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S540 AJL, 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 S540 AJL registered?

S540 AJL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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