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S594 DYJ

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,391 mi
Last recorded48,391 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 DYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2025 48,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,484 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 47,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,521 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,255 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,928 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,628 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,985 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,234 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,998 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2006 39,363 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall/tread area perishing & inner edge of tread getting low.

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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S594 DYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S594 DYJ, 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 S594 DYJ?

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What year was S594 DYJ registered?

S594 DYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S594 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S594 DYJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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