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S561 LFV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 LFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 115,508 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,900 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 101,900 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,932 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,239 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,525 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,289 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 86,194 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,239 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,259 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,259 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,598 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 71,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 31 May 2008 56,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,573 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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S561 LFV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S561 LFV, 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 S561 LFV registered?

S561 LFV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S561 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 LFV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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