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S981 LSL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,335 mi
Last recorded31,335 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 LSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 31,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,620 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 30,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 30,542 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 30,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,856 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

raer diff mount bush split slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

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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S981 LSL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S981 LSL, 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 S981 LSL registered?

S981 LSL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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