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L12 JFC

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks have a light misting of oil on them (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 87,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks have a light misting of oil on them (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,512 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 87,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 87,380 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,132 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 84,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,142 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,620 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,595 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,668 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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L12 JFC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L12 JFC, 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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L12 JFC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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