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S829 CDV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 52,246 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat slight movement in adjuster? Seat is secure.

Pass 27 Aug 2024 51,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,085 miles

Drivers seat slight movement on runners but still secure

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 46,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 43,154 miles

1 x centre brake light bulb not working

Offside front tyre mis shaped

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 Aug 2015 37,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,110 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,482 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,529 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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S829 CDV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S829 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S829 CDV registered?

S829 CDV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S829 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S829 CDV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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