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S816 YBP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,379 mi
Last recorded36,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 YBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 36,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 36,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 36,173 miles

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

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

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

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

both fuel tank securing straps corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 36,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both fuel tank securing straps corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank brackets corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,097 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,438 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,817 miles

plastic under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,460 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 20,463 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,585 miles

Cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

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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S816 YBP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S816 YBP, 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

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What year was S816 YBP registered?

S816 YBP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S816 YBP safe to buy?

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