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S952 YNO

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,688 mi
Last recorded70,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 YNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 70,687 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,674 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 70,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,674 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from the reservoir misting (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 70,290 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,044 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM POWER STEERING RESORVOIR

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 61,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise n/s & o/s wiper blades split on ends clearing sreen ok at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise n/s & o/s wiper blades split on ends clearing sreen ok at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,159 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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S952 YNO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S952 YNO, 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 S952 YNO registered?

S952 YNO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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