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S73 MLO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,660 mi
Last recorded12,660 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 MLO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 12,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 12,500 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 12,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 11,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 11,824 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 11,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 11,651 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,584 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,465 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 10,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,411 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 7,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 7,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,974 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S73 MLO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S73 MLO, 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 S73 MLO registered?

S73 MLO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S73 MLO safe to buy?

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