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SIB 86

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 86
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,846 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 85,490 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 85,486 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 85,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISH BONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,667 miles

Rear NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING INSIDE EDGE,S.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 84,651 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIR BAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective SEAT BELT NOT RETRACTING,BACK IN TO SEAT BELT REEL. (7.1.2 (e))

Rear NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING INSIDE EDGE,S.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,699 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,697 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIRBAG LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn AND LOWER STEERING BEARING HAS A LOT OF PLAY. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,591 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 80,165 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,165 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,088 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2006 58,554 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,554 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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SIB 86 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SIB 86, 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 SIB 86 registered?

SIB 86 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is SIB 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 86 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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