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S776 HKN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,166 mi
Last recorded82,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 HKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle has been underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 81,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4x (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,012 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 80,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,861 miles

Leak from rear exhaust box

Nearside headlamp mount broken - lamp still secure and aim not affected

Residue around nearside front shock absorber - shock also becoming weak

Vehicle possibly overheating

Vehicle possibly overheating

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,116 miles

Nearside headlamp mount broken - lamp still secure

Offside rear lense damaged

Offside rear tyre worn edge

Rear exhaust mount missing but still supported

Residue around nearside front shock absorber

Temperature gauge erratic

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside headlamp mount broken - lamp still secure

Offside rear lense damaged

Offside rear tyre worn edge

Rear exhaust mount missing but still supported

Residue around nearside front shock absorber

Temperature gauge erratic

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,537 miles

centre exhaust mount missing - system adequately supported

nearside headlamp loose on lower mounting

offside rear lamp lense damaged

offside rear tyre worn edge

residue around nearside front shock absorber and becoming weak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,479 miles

cente exhaust mounting bracket missing - system adequately supported

emissions fluctuating

nearside headlamp mount broken - lamp secure and aim not affected

offside rear lamp lense damaged

residue around nearside front shock absorber

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,241 miles

emissions only just within tolerances at fast idle speeds

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear lamp lense damaged

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

residue around nearside front shock absorber

wipers deteriorated and slight smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,355 miles

intermittent hazard fault - possibly due to alarm

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside headlamp mountings broken - lamp secure but loose - suggest replace

offside rear lamp lense damaged

residue around nearside front shock absorber - not considered excessive and operation not affected but suggest replace

wipers deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 70,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

intermittent hazard fault - possibly due to alarm

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside headlamp mountings broken - lamp secure but loose - suggest replace

offside rear lamp lense damaged

residue around nearside front shock absorber - not considered excessive and operation not affected but suggest replace

wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 46,493 miles

Advise slight play in o/s steering rack shaft.

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 42,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2006 39,465 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 17 May 2005 33,571 miles

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

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

slight play in lower column bush (steering) † † † † † † † † †

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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S776 HKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S776 HKN, 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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S776 HKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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