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S68 KVJ

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

112,417 mi
Last recorded112,417 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 KVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 112,417 miles

All brake discs corroded

All tyres slightly perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle & cover sills corroded in places

Pass 24 Aug 2024 112,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Fail 3 Jun 2024 112,173 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill cover has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sill cover slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 112,079 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,872 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 110,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid VERY WEAK AND N/S NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box leaking oil LEAKING ON STEERING RACK AND PUMP (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,173 miles

Front sidelight lenses are damaged.

Front strut top mountings are starting to deteriorate.

High level brake light is not working.

Metal brake pipe on n/s rear suspension arm is corroding.

Middle exhaust silencer is starting to leak.

N/s rear anti roll bar link is making contact with coil spring.

O/s lower front outer ball joint gaiter is perishing.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 110,173 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front sidelight lenses are damaged.

Front strut top mountings are starting to deteriorate.

High level brake light is not working.

Metal brake pipe on n/s rear suspension arm is corroding.

Middle exhaust silencer is starting to leak.

N/s rear anti roll bar link is making contact with coil spring.

O/s lower front outer ball joint gaiter is perishing.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,717 miles

Front suspension lower outer ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension lower outer ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,409 miles

Brake hoses are perishing.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front anti roll bar link bushes at deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight fluctuation on rear brake efforts.

Some play in n/s front ball joint.

There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hoses are perishing.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front anti roll bar link bushes at deteriorating.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight fluctuation on rear brake efforts.

Some play in n/s front ball joint.

There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,668 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

O/s handbrake cable is corroding.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight play in n/s front outer ball joint.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 106,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

O/s handbrake cable is corroding.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake pads look low.

Slight play in n/s front outer ball joint.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2016 95,998 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wippers (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

O/s front brake works a bit slower than n/s.

Rear of o/s sill panel is corroding.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Some play in rear bushes on front suspension arms.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

O/s front brake works a bit slower than n/s.

Rear of o/s sill panel is corroding.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Some play in rear bushes on front suspension arms.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,418 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,053 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,891 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim

Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

slight damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,554 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 57,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 55,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 47,956 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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S68 KVJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S68 KVJ, 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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S68 KVJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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