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JAN 603

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,581 mi
Last recorded32,581 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 603
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 32,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 32,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 32,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 30,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 30,541 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 30,541 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back plate pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 29,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 29,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 28,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,607 miles

Front both are badly perished require changing mich primacy hp 225 50 zr 16 92w

Pass 31 May 2016 24,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,210 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,292 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 16,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,559 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,637 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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JAN 603 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JAN 603, 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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What year was JAN 603 registered?

JAN 603 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is JAN 603 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAN 603 shows 24 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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