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S971 TDP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,353 mi
Last recorded28,353 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 TDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 28,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 23,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 23,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 22,541 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 13 Aug 2021 21,595 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 21,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,561 miles

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

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

both front brakes are binding

Pass 8 Jul 2019 20,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 17,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 15,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 14,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 14,414 miles

front brake balance 21%

Fail 4 May 2012 14,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre sidwall and outer tread cracked

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall an tread cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 14,170 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,631 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,558 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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S971 TDP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 S971 TDP, 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 S971 TDP registered?

S971 TDP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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