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S881 FEC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,287 mi
Last recorded22,287 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 FEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 22,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 21,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 21,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,838 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,520 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 20,520 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,981 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,492 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 18,492 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,178 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 18,178 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,599 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 13,048 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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S881 FEC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S881 FEC, 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 S881 FEC registered?

S881 FEC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S881 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 FEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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