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S7 BAC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,818 mi
Last recorded100,818 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 BAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 100,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,756 miles

suspension components corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,528 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 98,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across top of axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,637 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 90,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,411 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,761 miles

Rear brake pipes coated with grease.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,405 miles

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 17 Sep 2009 77,432 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 1 Oct 2008 71,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,845 miles

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)

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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S7 BAC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S7 BAC, 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 S7 BAC?

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What year was S7 BAC registered?

S7 BAC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S7 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 BAC shows 20 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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