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S850 BWW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 BWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 63,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,277 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,358 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,260 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 60,746 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 60,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,559 miles

os hand brake reading low ns rear flex hose fouling on suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,146 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 57,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,225 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 51,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,813 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 28,887 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 28,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S850 BWW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S850 BWW, 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 S850 BWW registered?

S850 BWW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S850 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S850 BWW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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