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S863 BAP

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 BAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 116,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,645 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 98,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 80,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,744 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,865 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,376 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 63,131 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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S863 BAP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S863 BAP, 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

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What year was S863 BAP registered?

S863 BAP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S863 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 BAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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