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JAZ 50

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

13,324 mi
Last recorded13,324 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 50
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 13,324 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 13,309 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 13,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 13,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 13,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 13,270 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected wheel has restricted movement. (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 13,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 13,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint has slight lift in it (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 13,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,156 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 13,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 13,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,120 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 9,244 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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JAZ 50 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JAZ 50, 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 JAZ 50 registered?

JAZ 50 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is JAZ 50 safe to buy?

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