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S688 GAN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 88,160 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,455 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED - CORROSION ON FRON TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Sep 2024 87,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED - CORROSION ON FRON TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,574 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,879 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,319 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 81,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,606 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,792 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,481 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 65,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,554 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 61,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,351 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2009 58,351 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,937 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s and n/s rack

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,937 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s and n/s rack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,118 miles

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

n/s front brake binding

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front brake binding

Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,161 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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S688 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S688 GAN, 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 S688 GAN registered?

S688 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S688 GAN safe to buy?

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