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S83 ENM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,595 mi
Last recorded63,595 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 ENM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 63,595 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 63,593 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,418 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 59,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure down pipe to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded swing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,221 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 54,220 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,034 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 50,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,658 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 44,314 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,388 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 34,388 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,352 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,352 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front&rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,155 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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S83 ENM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S83 ENM, 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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S83 ENM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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