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J9 BGD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 BGD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2016 61,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 60,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 59,590 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 58,384 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,394 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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J9 BGD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J9 BGD, 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 J9 BGD registered?

J9 BGD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is J9 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 BGD shows 10 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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