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J13 UTS

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 UTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 120,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 120,103 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,435 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CLEANED AND PROTECTED WITH GREASE

Fail 15 Feb 2021 115,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES ACROSS THE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 113,863 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES ACROSS THE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 111,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres are getting low on tread slight cuts in tread

exhaust is corroded

no high level brake lamp dont know if its connected

Fail 14 Feb 2019 111,129 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres are getting low on tread slight cuts in tread

exhaust is corroded

no high level brake lamp dont know if its connected

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,184 miles

various steel brake pipes rusted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,104 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

exhaust is corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount perrished

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,513 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mount perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 94,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,162 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 82,905 miles

front brake pads thin (inner)

rear brake discs rusty on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2008 78,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 68,714 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 UTS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J13 UTS, 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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J13 UTS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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