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J300 FEN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 FEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 103,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,643 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 102,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,795 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 91,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 91,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,761 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 89,761 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,167 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 84,153 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,463 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 73,463 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,441 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 68,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,478 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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J300 FEN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J300 FEN, 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 J300 FEN registered?

J300 FEN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is J300 FEN safe to buy?

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