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JED 185

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,783 mi
Last recorded44,783 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJED 185
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,783 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion in rear outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 44,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,779 miles

brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,242 miles

front and rear suspension components very rusty,track rod ends, suspension struts etc

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r brake furrels rusty

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r front and rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/f brake slighty binding(discs red) been hot

Fail 14 Jun 2016 43,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension components very rusty,track rod ends, suspension struts etc

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r brake furrels rusty

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r front and rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/f brake slighty binding(discs red) been hot

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,767 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 42,766 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,370 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 40,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,930 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake pipes corroded, Tracking check.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,493 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,838 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,096 miles

exhaust front support mouting bracket showing corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,227 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,084 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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JED 185 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JED 185, 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 JED 185 registered?

JED 185 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is JED 185 safe to buy?

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