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S595 DUM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,977 mi
Last recorded59,977 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 DUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,554 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,256 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,358 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,132 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,615 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,688 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,178 miles

slight play in offside stearing rack arm

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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S595 DUM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S595 DUM, 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

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What year was S595 DUM registered?

S595 DUM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S595 DUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S595 DUM shows 20 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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