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S95 DGU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,938 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake meets minimal requirements at 16%

Fail 12 Nov 2025 102,938 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Park brake meets minimal requirements at 16%

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,157 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 99,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,592 miles

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

advise front bump stops worn on front struts

Pass 4 Oct 2022 94,428 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,538 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,299 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 90,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 84,528 miles

advise n s r tyre worn on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise rear brake pads look to be getting low advise inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,757 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 30,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 79,965 miles

advise clutch bearing worn

Fail 27 Jul 2012 79,965 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise clutch bearing worn

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,288 miles

advise some wear to nsr tyre

advise some movement in lower nsf and osf ball joint assembleys

advise surface scratches on screen

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,624 miles

advise nail in nsr tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nail in nsr tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2009 77,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 75,885 miles

advise slight play in osf of steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2007 74,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,277 miles

nearside rear outer constant velocity joint boot split

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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S95 DGU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S95 DGU, 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 S95 DGU registered?

S95 DGU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S95 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 DGU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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