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S865 ENM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,781 mi
Last recorded62,781 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 ENM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 62,781 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side Sill inner and outer front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2025 62,781 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side Sill inner and outer front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 62,190 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 60,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,623 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,597 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,458 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,657 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,972 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,256 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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S865 ENM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S865 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S865 ENM registered?

S865 ENM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S865 ENM safe to buy?

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