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S822 HBW

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

17,612 mi
Last recorded17,612 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 HBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 17,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 17,546 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,450 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 17,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 17,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,780 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 16,742 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 16,742 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 15,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 14,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 13,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 12,084 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 11,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 9,731 miles

rear left tyre flat

Fail 30 Oct 2007 9,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear left tyre flat

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 8,774 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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S822 HBW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S822 HBW, 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 S822 HBW registered?

S822 HBW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S822 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S822 HBW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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