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S722 ANU

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,426 mi
Last recorded60,426 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 ANU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 60,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,282 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 60,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,284 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,537 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 58,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 58,154 miles

All tyres, sidewalls cracked

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,072 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,003 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,265 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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S722 ANU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S722 ANU, 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

How do I check the history of S722 ANU?

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What year was S722 ANU registered?

S722 ANU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S722 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 ANU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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