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H3 JTN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,853 mi
Last recorded84,853 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 JTN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,853 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,789 miles

Front o/s fog lamp damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 81,650 miles

Front o/s fog lamp damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 80,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 79,267 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 74,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 70,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 68,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 67,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 57,753 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,005 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 49,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,467 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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H3 JTN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H3 JTN, 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

How do I check the history of H3 JTN?

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What year was H3 JTN registered?

H3 JTN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is H3 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 JTN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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