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S94 DKN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,928 mi
Last recorded82,928 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 DKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 81,709 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 81,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,584 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 81,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,686 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 79,518 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,187 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s steering rack boot slight leak. (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 78,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,679 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 75,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,416 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,173 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

nearside rear wishbone bushes starting to wear

offside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

steering rack slight play

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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S94 DKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc 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 S94 DKN, 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 S94 DKN registered?

S94 DKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S94 DKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S94 DKN 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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