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JSK 309

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,856 mi
Last recorded53,856 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSK 309
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 53,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in drivers seat fore and aft mechanism

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in drivers seat fore and aft mechanism

Fail 29 Jun 2021 48,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill next to Nearside rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both nearside and offside outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Drivers seat slightly loose

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,110 miles

Both outer rear sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,431 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 11 Apr 2018 44,827 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,136 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 slight corrosion around rear sill

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

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 slight corrosion around rear sill

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe above rear axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Slight delamination of both front suspension lower arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,780 miles

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,888 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,709 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,433 miles

Adv:N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,829 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,344 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges 225/45 17w

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,425 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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JSK 309 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JSK 309, 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 JSK 309 registered?

JSK 309 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is JSK 309 safe to buy?

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