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S58 VPV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,934 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 131,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 130,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 130,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 130,071 miles

front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 Apr 2021 124,500 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 124,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,386 miles

front fog broken

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

front fog broken

Pass 26 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner sidewalls

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on inner side walls

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

Fail 28 Mar 2018

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 37,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,762 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front number plate damaged

inner rack play

mileage dim but still readable

nsr tyre 3mm tread

osf tyre cracking

under body corrosion (various)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 37,762 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front number plate damaged

inner rack play

mileage dim but still readable

nsr tyre 3mm tread

osf tyre cracking

under body corrosion (various)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,444 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

osf tyre splitting in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 37,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,173 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,773 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 VPV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VPV, 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 S58 VPV registered?

S58 VPV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S58 VPV safe to buy?

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