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18 SRS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,791 mi
Last recorded29,791 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 SRS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 29,791 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 29,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 29,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers In Poor Condition. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 29,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 27,955 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,235 miles

Underbody suspension components has age related surface rust

Fail 4 Nov 2021 27,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - lipped and warped on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSF/NSR/OSR - perishing and cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody suspension components has age related surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2020 26,550 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2018 24,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,821 miles

All 4 tyre cracking/deteriorated. front 215 45 17 87V. rear 245 40 17 91V

Fail 13 Jul 2017 22,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All 4 tyre cracking/deteriorated. front 215 45 17 87V. rear 245 40 17 91V

Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 19,235 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

wipers have noisy operation

Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,143 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 16,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,394 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,394 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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18 SRS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 18 SRS, 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 18 SRS registered?

18 SRS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 18 SRS safe to buy?

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