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S906 DGP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 DGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,129 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 80,094 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,605 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 74,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched stretched in full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,209 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 73,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,271 miles

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 17 Jul 2015 72,479 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,473 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,621 miles

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 65,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,721 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,737 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 51,737 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,241 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 44,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,738 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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S906 DGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 S906 DGP, 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 S906 DGP registered?

S906 DGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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