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S58 BHC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 BHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 67,046 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 65,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,109 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,944 miles

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2017 52,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,295 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,374 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,993 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 21,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,205 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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S58 BHC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S58 BHC, 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

How do I check the history of S58 BHC?

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What year was S58 BHC registered?

S58 BHC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S58 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S58 BHC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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