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S987 ELG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,438 mi
Last recorded57,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 ELG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 57,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,369 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off under bonnet (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,896 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 46,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,837 miles

N/s/f flexi brake hose perishing

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,632 miles

N/s/f shock absorber misting

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/r brake pipe from flexi corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 46,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/s/r brake pipe from flexi corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,273 miles

N/s/f tyre very low on pressure - inflated to 28 psi

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 43,331 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,774 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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S987 ELG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S987 ELG, 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 S987 ELG registered?

S987 ELG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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