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S598 NSN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,167 mi
Last recorded52,167 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 NSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 52,167 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 52,157 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,852 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,918 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,527 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,183 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,844 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Battery insecure

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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S598 NSN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S598 NSN, 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 S598 NSN registered?

S598 NSN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S598 NSN safe to buy?

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