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J13 SRP

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,392 mi
Last recorded67,392 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 SRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 67,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,162 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 67,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,712 miles

Nearside Front shocker soft

Fail 26 Sep 2019 66,673 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shocker soft

rear fog light switch sticking

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,199 miles

Nearside Front shocker soft

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 66,184 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker soft

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,174 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker soft

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking o/s poss chain tensioner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,923 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,227 miles

Very slight blow from rear exhaust.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,911 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,139 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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J13 SRP 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 83.3%.

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 J13 SRP, 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 J13 SRP registered?

J13 SRP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is J13 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 SRP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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