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S620 KFT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,779 mi
Last recorded29,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS620 KFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 29,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 29,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 28,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,351 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,854 miles

bonet latchs sticking

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust bracket from gearbox u/s

power steering pipes very poor condition

rear axle bushes poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r brake disc is corroded

tyre size-225/50w16

Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,719 miles

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

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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S620 KFT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S620 KFT, 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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S620 KFT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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