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S725 OPO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 OPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,812 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 111,484 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,879 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 110,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 110,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 110,140 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 110,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour LLB581 fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour LLB581 fitted. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,088 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 102,962 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from offside rear wheel when hand brake on

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,857 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 90,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 80,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S725 OPO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S725 OPO, 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 S725 OPO registered?

S725 OPO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S725 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S725 OPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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