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S869 AGC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,198 mi
Last recorded54,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 AGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 54,198 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 53,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 53,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm Stone Chip In Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,386 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,462 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 49,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,695 miles

chip on w/screen in zone b

Pass 17 Sep 2011 48,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,646 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,452 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,730 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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S869 AGC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S869 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S869 AGC registered?

S869 AGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S869 AGC safe to buy?

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Does S869 AGC have outstanding finance?

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