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S548 XPP

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,565 mi
Last recorded57,565 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 XPP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 57,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,476 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 57,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,384 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 57,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,697 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 56,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 53,469 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre edge worn. ok for mot.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre all so cracking badly. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed close to seat belt mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear tyre edge worn. ok for mot.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre edge worn. ok for mot.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,606 miles

both front tyres and near side rear tyre, wearing on edges. ok for mot.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,696 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,214 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,344 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,344 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,241 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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S548 XPP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S548 XPP, 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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S548 XPP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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