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J2 WKJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,998 mi
Last recorded20,998 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 WKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 20,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 20,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 20,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 20,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 20,069 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 19,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 19,620 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,457 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 19,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 18,364 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,922 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 17,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,384 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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J2 WKJ 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 J2 WKJ, 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 J2 WKJ registered?

J2 WKJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is J2 WKJ safe to buy?

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