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J88 FUD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,751 mi
Last recorded15,751 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 FUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 15,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 15,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,606 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 21,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,958 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 20,958 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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J88 FUD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J88 FUD, 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 J88 FUD registered?

J88 FUD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is J88 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 FUD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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