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S920 CGT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 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

RegistrationS920 CGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,812 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 49,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 49,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,726 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,270 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working tail gate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock case detached

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,080 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,074 miles

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

Tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,065 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,886 miles

Front tyre's starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2013 48,845 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to perish no cords showing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 47,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 46,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,746 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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S920 CGT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S920 CGT, 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 S920 CGT registered?

S920 CGT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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