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S689 GUF

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,448 mi
Last recorded48,448 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 GUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 48,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 47,858 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,410 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,847 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,591 miles

off side front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,468 miles

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

off side front has slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,501 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,349 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres have splits in side walls not showing ply/cords

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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S689 GUF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S689 GUF, 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 S689 GUF registered?

S689 GUF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S689 GUF safe to buy?

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