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S785 HKN

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,006 mi
Last recorded16,006 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 HKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 16,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 15,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 15,884 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 15,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 15,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 15,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 15,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 15,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 15,384 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 13,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,086 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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S785 HKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 S785 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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What year was S785 HKN registered?

S785 HKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S785 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 HKN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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