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S891 NGO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,750 mi
Last recorded139,750 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 NGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 137,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 137,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 136,812 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 136,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 136,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 136,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 128,593 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 127,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 126,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 122,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

stonechip in windscreen,front number plate starting to fade,both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 122,111 miles

stonechip in windscreen,front number plate starting to fade,both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,909 miles

stonechips in windscreen,front number plate damaged,n/s/f flexy brake hose perished,slight play in both inner rack joints,slight play in o/s/f lower arm rear bush,cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 89,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

slight chips in w/scree,front number plate cracked,inner rear arches & boot floor covered,slight play in inner ravck joints.front undertray & plastic oversills fitted,tested in wet conditions

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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S891 NGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S891 NGO, 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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S891 NGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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