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S774 CHC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,358 mi
Last recorded106,358 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 CHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front SUSPESION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,117 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 106,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side ONLY 58 (1.4.1 (a))

POOR BEAM IMAGE

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,742 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 102,742 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,715 miles

exhaust poor

headlamp lens poor

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,715 miles

exhaust poor

headlamp lens poor

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

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,530 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre valve perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 84,488 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 80,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,347 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 72,337 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,237 miles

n/s handbrake effort poor

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear coils corroded

rear discs corroded and worn

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,640 miles

added 1.5l 5w/30 oil to carry out emission test

o/s handbrake cable not in securing clip

rear disc edges corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 65,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

added 1.5l 5w/30 oil to carry out emission test

o/s handbrake cable not in securing clip

rear disc edges corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 61,136 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges

Fail 13 Feb 2010 61,136 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 51,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,959 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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S774 CHC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S774 CHC, 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 S774 CHC registered?

S774 CHC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S774 CHC safe to buy?

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