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S823 CDV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,718 mi
Last recorded72,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Fuel tank fuel strap corroded

Underside has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2026 72,717 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Fuel tank fuel strap corroded

Underside has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Fuel tank fuel strap corroded

Underside has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line at rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,461 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded not excessively

fuel tank straps corroded not excessively

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2021 72,216 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Fuel tank straps corroded

General surface corrosion across all suspension components

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Sidelight lens damaged but function not impaired

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Fuel tank straps corroded

General surface corrosion across all suspension components

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Sidelight lens damaged but function not impaired

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,044 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise checking behind trims (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,875 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PAS pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,875 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PAS pipes corroded.

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,766 miles

Corrosion on rear axle.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,766 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion on rear axle.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls and tread pattern.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on sidewalls and tread pattern.

Offside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls and tread pattern.

Offside Rear Tyre perished on sidewalls and tread pattern.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres badly cracked

both rear springs corrorded

corrosion on both front and rear shock absorbers

front and rear steering and suspension corrorded

fuel tank straps corrorded

play in steering rack

rear shock absorbers mountings cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2015 71,716 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres badly cracked

both rear springs corrorded

corrosion on both front and rear shock absorbers

front and rear steering and suspension corrorded

fuel tank straps corrorded

play in steering rack

rear shock absorbers mountings cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,588 miles

All tyres have cracks in side wall and tread patterns.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Both front and rear steering and suspension components corrorded.

Both head lamp lens deteriorated.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Both rear shock absorber top mountings cracks up.

Both rear springs corrorded.

Corrosion on both front and rear shock absorbers

Fuel tank straps corrorded

Slight play within offside of steering rack.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres have cracks in side wall and tread patterns.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Both front and rear steering and suspension components corrorded.

Both head lamp lens deteriorated.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Both rear shock absorber top mountings cracks up.

Both rear springs corrorded.

Corrosion on both front and rear shock absorbers

Fuel tank straps corrorded

Slight play within offside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front & o/s/r tyre walls perished

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

headlight lens covers scratched ---reduced beam pattern -- ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

o/s/f tyre tread pattern perished

slight play within o/s of steering rack

suspension & steering components corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front & o/s/r tyre walls perished

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

headlight lens covers scratched ---reduced beam pattern -- ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

o/s/f tyre tread pattern perished

slight play within o/s of steering rack

suspension & steering components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,215 miles

Corrsion on both rear road springs.

Cracks in both offside tyres tread pattern and side walls.ATTENTION RECOMENDED

Headlight lens covers scratched reduced beam pattern.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED.

Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links ball joints.

Slight play within steering rack.

Suspension and steering components rusty.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 71,215 miles

Corrsion on both rear road springs.

Cracks in both offside tyres tread pattern and side walls.ATTENTION RECOMENDED

Headlight lens covers scratched reduced beam pattern.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links ball joints.

Slight play within steering rack.

Suspension and steering components rusty.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lens covers scratched -- reduced beam pattern

o/s/f tyre outer wall badly cracked

oil leak o/s of engine

suspension & steering components rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lens covers scratched -- reduced beam pattern

o/s/f outer tyre wall badly cracked

oil leak o/s of engine

Fail 14 Sep 2009 70,743 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lens covers scratched -- reduced beam pattern

o/s/f outer tyre wall badly cracked

oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cracking in o/s/f outer tyre wall

headlight lens covers scratched -- reduced beam pattern

oil leak o/s of engine

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 5 Aug 2008 70,320 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cracking in o/s/f outer tyre wall

headlight lens covers scratched -- reduced beam pattern

oil leak o/s of engine

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak o/s/f of engine

rear indicator bulbs faded

slight cracking o/s/f outer tyre wall

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,590 miles

2 led lights inop in high level brake light

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S823 CDV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S823 CDV, 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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S823 CDV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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