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S849 BYG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,942 mi
Last recorded32,942 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 BYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 32,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 32,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,753 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,399 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 32,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 31,941 miles

Centre exhaust clamp correded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 30,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 30,674 miles

Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,645 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,583 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2007 22,747 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,730 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge's

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 BYG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BYG, 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

How do I check the history of S849 BYG?

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What year was S849 BYG registered?

S849 BYG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S849 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S849 BYG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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