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J60 XJB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

144,966 mi
Last recorded144,966 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,966 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 141,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 135,708 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 130,529 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 130,529 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 127,839 miles

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

both nearside and offside outer sill covers corroded to excess.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 127,839 miles

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

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sill covers corroded to excess.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,589 miles

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sill skeins corroded and holed.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 122,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sill skeins corroded and holed.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,999 miles

both nearside and offside outer sill covers corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 118,997 miles

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sill covers corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,287 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50 % (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,336 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 97,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,190 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 94,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 90,223 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 85,877 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 79,964 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,964 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 75,943 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 70,379 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 70,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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J60 XJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 J60 XJB, 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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J60 XJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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