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S626 BOJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,020 mi
Last recorded127,020 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 BOJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 126,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 126,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,554 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 125,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,104 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 125,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,985 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,693 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,993 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering / belt noise suggesting low fluid but reservoir not transparent / visible

Pass 18 Sep 2012 122,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 121,050 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 121,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 114,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 110,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 106,632 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 103,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,745 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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S626 BOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S626 BOJ, 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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What year was S626 BOJ registered?

S626 BOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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