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H5 JWN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JWN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,216 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 133,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 131,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 129,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,459 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 126,999 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp pattern slightly faded

Pass 12 May 2015 124,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 124,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 121,955 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 116,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 112,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,232 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 98,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 98,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,452 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 81,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 63,894 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H5 JWN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H5 JWN, 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 H5 JWN registered?

H5 JWN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is H5 JWN safe to buy?

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