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K18 JSH

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,541 mi
Last recorded20,541 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 JSH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 20,541 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 20,478 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 20,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 20,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 20,002 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,780 miles

center exhaust mount/bracket broken

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2017 19,766 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 19,698 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 19,411 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 19,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 18,409 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 18,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 18,001 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

one segment of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2010 16,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 16,182 miles

all tyres getting perished and cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,392 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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K18 JSH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K18 JSH, 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 K18 JSH registered?

K18 JSH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is K18 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 JSH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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