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S849 BKS

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 BKS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,416 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

airbox insecure

Fail 6 May 2026 87,414 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

airbox insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (timing chain tensioner) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 82,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,309 miles

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

corrosion to the offside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2021 76,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,404 miles

Central Rear body covers fitted

Front Engine covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 69,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,889 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion at the off side rear outer sill

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,155 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,158 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,433 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,262 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,637 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,781 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 42,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,324 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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S849 BKS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S849 BKS, 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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S849 BKS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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