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S920 DHC

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,338 mi
Last recorded85,338 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 DHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,338 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 85,338 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,713 miles

BOTH REAR SILLS AND UNDER SIDE VERY RUSTY

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,390 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Fail 6 Sep 2023 83,390 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER SIDE OF CAR RUSTY

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,961 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,930 miles

EXAUST SYSTEM HEAVLEY CORRODED MAY NEED ATTENTION VERRY SOON

Fail 16 Aug 2021 79,930 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EXAUST SYSTEM HEAVLEY CORRODED MAY NEED ATTENTION VERRY SOON

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,160 miles

INBALANCE ON HAND BRAKE LOWER READING ON N/S

Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,768 miles

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded but sound at present

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,150 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,626 miles

UNSIDE RUSTY IN PARTS

Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,703 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 71,601 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre o/s rear outter side wall spliting

Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,601 miles

tyre o/s rear outter side wall spliting

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,537 miles

o/s rear tyre wall surface cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,138 miles

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

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,794 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs VERY rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2007 63,752 miles

front brake pads wearing low, surface corrosion around suspension areas, slight play in osf bottom ball joint !!!!!!!

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,328 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 DHC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DHC, 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 S920 DHC registered?

S920 DHC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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