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S994 DSF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,485 mi
Last recorded28,485 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 DSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 28,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,339 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 28,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 27,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion noted on front to rear, across rear axle and front brake pipes at flex hose connections (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/corroded/grooved (3.5.1i)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Fail 6 Apr 2017 27,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion noted on front to rear, across rear axle and front brake pipes at flex hose connections (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear indicators showing mostly white light, 2 x new bulbs fitted during test (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/corroded/grooved (3.5.1i)

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,053 miles

front discs starting to lip at inner

Pass 22 Feb 2015 25,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,614 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

rear tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,776 miles

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)

rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,565 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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S994 DSF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S994 DSF, 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 S994 DSF registered?

S994 DSF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S994 DSF safe to buy?

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