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S59 ABN

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 ABN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play u joint (2.2.2 (c))

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,141 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION PARTS HEAVILY CORRODED

O/S SILL CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2023 112,986 miles

Sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,665 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 111,372 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,819 miles

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

offside front sill corroded

parking brake requires attention/ adjustment

Fail 3 Sep 2019 107,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

offside front sill corroded

parking brake requires attention/ adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,644 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 99,702 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,746 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 86,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack,

Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,924 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack,

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,028 miles

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 9 Jul 2007 81,735 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,809 miles

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)

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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S59 ABN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S59 ABN, 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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S59 ABN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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