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S590 XNE

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 XNE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,591 miles

Offside Front seat has movement but secure at time of test

Pass 29 May 2025 63,528 miles

Offside Front seat has some movement but is secure

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,241 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 63,241 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,183 miles

Offside Front seat secure but has some movement

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,111 miles

Offside Front seat secure but has some movement

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,048 miles

Offside Front seat is secure with slight movement

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 62,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 61,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,311 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2mm on the inside

Pass 19 May 2014 61,066 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 60,834 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on the inside

Pass 23 May 2012 59,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,788 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,752 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,618 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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S590 XNE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S590 XNE, 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 S590 XNE registered?

S590 XNE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S590 XNE safe to buy?

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