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S976 SCF

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 SCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 73,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 May 2025 73,247 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 72,506 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,949 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 71,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 70,668 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,763 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,433 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 66,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,222 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,215 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,535 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,671 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 53,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 46,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 10 Jun 2008 37,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S976 SCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S976 SCF, 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 S976 SCF registered?

S976 SCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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