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S691 DDO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,548 mi
Last recorded19,548 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 DDO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 19,548 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 18,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 18,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 15,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 13,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 12,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 12,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 11,022 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,772 miles

Both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 9,072 miles

both front tyres out of shape inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 8,699 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 7,486 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE RUBBER STARTING TO DETERIATE, SLIGHT CRACKING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Jan 2012 7,486 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE RUBBER STARTING TO DETERIATE, SLIGHT CRACKING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RACK

Pass 4 Jan 2011 4,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 727 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,960 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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S691 DDO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S691 DDO, 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 S691 DDO registered?

S691 DDO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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