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S996 CDK

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 CDK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,382 miles

Front slight oil leak engine

Pass 5 Sep 2024 90,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 69,635 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle bush perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2011 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle bush perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

aux drive belt perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2010 67,978 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

aux drive belt perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,834 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

aux drive belt perishing

offside handbrake cover split

rear axle bush perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2008 61,539 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux drive belt perishing

rear diff mounting bush perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

aux drive belt perishing

rear diff mounting bush perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,571 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 49,967 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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S996 CDK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S996 CDK, 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 S996 CDK registered?

S996 CDK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S996 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 CDK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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