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J99 TRE

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,467 mi
Last recorded80,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 TRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 80,467 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 80,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 79,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 79,532 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 79,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 78,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 72,980 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,994 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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J99 TRE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J99 TRE, 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 J99 TRE registered?

J99 TRE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is J99 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 TRE shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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