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S57 BWT

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 BWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 83,392 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 82,482 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 80,857 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 78,138 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 76,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,059 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 74,885 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,528 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,392 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 70,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,358 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,322 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,772 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 53,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,448 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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S57 BWT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S57 BWT, 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 S57 BWT registered?

S57 BWT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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