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S913 ADC

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,432 mi
Last recorded38,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 ADC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 37,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 35,038 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,229 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 31,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 31,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 30,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,670 miles

pad light on but pads ok

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 29,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,739 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,710 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,935 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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S913 ADC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S913 ADC, 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 S913 ADC registered?

S913 ADC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S913 ADC safe to buy?

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