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S61 LST

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 LST
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion related to age (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box before rear section has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre join and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 75,088 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,708 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,614 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,378 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,338 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,335 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,363 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 59,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,555 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipies greased

Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipies greased

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,501 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,001 miles

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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S61 LST is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S61 LST, 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 S61 LST registered?

S61 LST is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S61 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 LST shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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