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S929 OPO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 OPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 51,948 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 51,729 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 51,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 51,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer weak

Pass 6 Apr 2023 50,968 miles

Washer weak

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 50,502 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 50,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 50,077 miles

Offside Front seat slight movement in runners

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,265 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 45,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,756 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 26 Sep 2011 41,936 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,311 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,031 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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S929 OPO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S929 OPO, 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

How do I check the history of S929 OPO?

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What year was S929 OPO registered?

S929 OPO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S929 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S929 OPO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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