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J444 TWG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 TWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 125,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED/SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 125,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED /GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED/SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 124,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on he suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rev counter not working

Fail 16 Jun 2021 124,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear on he suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

rev counter not working

Pass 21 May 2020 123,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear over sills corroded but not the main structure.

Fail 20 May 2020 123,662 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear over sills corroded but not the main structure.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 121,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,654 miles

all brake pipes are greased

Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,750 miles

all brake pipes are undersealed

Fail 14 Mar 2017 114,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes are undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,437 miles

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN AS SLIGHT SCRATCING ZONE A

Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,302 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor very rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wax oil to chassis to floor very rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2012 107,593 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 105,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 103,304 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 93,439 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 93,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,690 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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J444 TWG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J444 TWG, 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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J444 TWG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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