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J33 YBA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 YBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 69,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,185 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 68,185 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 66,022 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 66,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED UNDER CLIPS REAR SUSPENSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED UNDER CLIPS REAR SUSPENSION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 65,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 64,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 64,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,055 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,542 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside outer rear pad getting low

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,542 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside outer rear pad getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,455 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,768 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,514 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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J33 YBA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J33 YBA, 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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J33 YBA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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