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S833 GGP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 93,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 88,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 84,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on side well (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,955 miles

Rear both rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear both rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,812 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,949 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,037 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,037 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,031 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,031 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 76,030 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 76,030 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,267 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 9 May 2006 71,423 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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S833 GGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S833 GGP, 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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What year was S833 GGP registered?

S833 GGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S833 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 GGP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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