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S923 CFS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 CFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 88,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 88,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 87,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 83,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 82,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 75,132 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 63,401 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Oct 2005 52,538 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S923 CFS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S923 CFS, 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 S923 CFS registered?

S923 CFS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S923 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S923 CFS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S923 CFS have outstanding finance?

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