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S56 BWU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,265 mi
Last recorded108,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 BWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

suspension components corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

underbody covered in underseal

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2025 107,632 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

underbody covered in underseal

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 106,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspension components corroded

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteorated

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteorated

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteorated

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 101,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 100,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 99,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 85,439 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 71,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,718 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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S56 BWU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 S56 BWU, 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 S56 BWU registered?

S56 BWU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S56 BWU safe to buy?

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