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J3 BGL

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,842 mi
Last recorded56,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 BGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 56,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 53,722 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 51,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,462 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 48,736 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,056 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,140 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,908 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 36,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 34,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,784 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,720 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 27,148 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2007 27,148 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2006 24,718 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

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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J3 BGL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J3 BGL, 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 J3 BGL registered?

J3 BGL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is J3 BGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 BGL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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