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S8 SHE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,486 mi
Last recorded55,486 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SHE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 55,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 55,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad friction material broken from brake pad plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake disc faces corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,272 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s front brake sticking been hot

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,972 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,854 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust spport metal hanger corroded

steering shaft rubber donut near universal joint slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,895 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,351 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 31,350 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,963 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 29,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 20 Oct 2005 27,933 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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S8 SHE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S8 SHE, 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

How do I check the history of S8 SHE?

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What year was S8 SHE registered?

S8 SHE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S8 SHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SHE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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