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J18 EPH

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,656 mi
Last recorded68,656 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 EPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,656 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 68,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2022 68,415 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 68,028 miles

Front front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2020 67,777 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 67,775 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,226 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 66,894 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 66,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 66,522 miles

Rear axle carrier bushes split

Rear shocker top mounts split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,266 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear axle carrier bushes split

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 19 May 2010 65,872 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle carrier bushes worn

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 64,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,883 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,375 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 60,375 miles

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

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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J18 EPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J18 EPH, 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 J18 EPH registered?

J18 EPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is J18 EPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 EPH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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