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S723 AJL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

90,780 mi
Last recorded90,780 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 AJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 90,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,687 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,782 miles

Driver's seat has slight fore and aft movement.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens 'Fogging' (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens 'Fogging' (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,945 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 81,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 75,796 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 75,796 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,614 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 70,588 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,307 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 62,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,362 miles

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

deep cuts to both rear and nearside front tyre's

Fail 28 Jan 2013 48,362 miles

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

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

deep cuts to both rear and nearside front tyre's

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,524 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,967 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,409 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 25,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S723 AJL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 S723 AJL, 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 S723 AJL registered?

S723 AJL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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