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J28 DRL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,008 mi
Last recorded12,008 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 DRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 12,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 11,512 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 11,150 miles

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Offside Front slight play in seat runners.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 11,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 11,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 10,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 10,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 10,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 9,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 7,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 6,436 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 4,989 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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J28 DRL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J28 DRL, 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 J28 DRL registered?

J28 DRL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J28 DRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J28 DRL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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