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S597 APJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,182 mi
Last recorded147,182 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 APJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 142,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONESHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 142,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONESHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 141,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT DAMAGED

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 139,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine knocking noise

Pass 23 Jul 2020 138,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 138,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 136,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 136,227 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 135,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,665 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 132,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,504 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on limit.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,525 miles

both front bottom outer ball joint mounting bushes very soft and worn

both number plates delaminating

centre rear exhaust rusty and thin

differential support metalastic bush splitting away

engine drivebelt perishing

front brake pads appear over half worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

fuel tank straps rusting

rear shock absorber top mounts splitting

wiper blades hard

Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

both front bottom outer ball joint mounting bushes very soft and worn

both number plates delaminating

centre rear exhaust rusty and thin

differential support metalastic bush splitting away

engine drivebelt perishing

front brake pads appear over half worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

fuel tank straps rusting

rear shock absorber top mounts splitting

wiper blades hard

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,530 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 41,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,481 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 35,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S597 APJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S597 APJ, 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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S597 APJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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