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S744 HGX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS744 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,376 miles

both sides front lower ball joints starting to unbond

slight play noted in drivers seat

various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 69,324 miles

Both sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbounding

Slight play in drivers seat.

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 69,098 miles

Both sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbonding

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

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,742 miles

both sides front lower ball joints showing signs of unbonding

oil leaks noted

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2022 68,320 miles

both sides front lower balljoints unbonding

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,823 miles

both sides front lower ball joints starting to unbond

centre exhaust support bracket broken

various suspension,steering & brake components showing corrossion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bonding separated

Offside Front Lower ball joint bonding starting to separate

Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bonding separated

Offside Front Lower ball joint bonding starting to separate

Offside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,782 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has been run flat and worn the inside side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,831 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,797 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 14,980 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyrewearing inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 8,823 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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S744 HGX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S744 HGX, 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 S744 HGX registered?

S744 HGX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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