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J19 GBJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

88,705 mi
Last recorded88,705 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 GBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,705 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 88,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,455 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,450 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to o/s/r hose (over rear diff) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,535 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 70,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,249 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 65,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,506 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,532 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlamps poor

Fail 3 Oct 2013 59,531 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlamps poor

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,671 miles

Air bag light illuminated on dash.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,229 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,066 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J19 GBJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 J19 GBJ, 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 J19 GBJ registered?

J19 GBJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J19 GBJ safe to buy?

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