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S755 LVN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS755 LVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 106,720 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,809 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,112 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,597 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,751 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,398 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 90,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,083 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,081 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,704 miles

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

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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S755 LVN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S755 LVN, 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 S755 LVN?

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What year was S755 LVN registered?

S755 LVN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S755 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S755 LVN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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