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J20 SDA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,818 mi
Last recorded69,818 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 SDA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 69,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 68,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 64,970 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,930 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both washer jets (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,259 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2014 58,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,350 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 28 Aug 2012 56,786 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,914 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,909 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,031 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,632 miles

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 6 Oct 2006 32,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,997 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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J20 SDA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J20 SDA, 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 J20 SDA registered?

J20 SDA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is J20 SDA safe to buy?

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