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S831 SBD

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS831 SBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 99,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AXLE MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 97,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 97,518 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage power pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 97,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 94,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 90,677 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,845 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))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 88,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 88,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 2.5mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

corrosion OSF close to sills

exhaust centre box corroding

fuel pipes corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 83,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,787 miles

rear brake corroded advice

Fail 19 Jul 2010 77,787 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake corroded advice

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,040 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 71,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,700 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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S831 SBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S831 SBD, 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 S831 SBD registered?

S831 SBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S831 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S831 SBD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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