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S867 AGC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 AGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to components

Fail 11 Jul 2023 66,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,978 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 65,975 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2020 65,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 65,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,763 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,591 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 64,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,938 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,075 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,598 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 58,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 58,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,640 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,919 miles

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

front brake imbalance high (borderline pass)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 47,919 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake imbalance high (borderline pass)

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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S867 AGC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S867 AGC, 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 S867 AGC registered?

S867 AGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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