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L9 GJK

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,517 mi
Last recorded54,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 54,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,399 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,945 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,374 miles

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of grease

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,318 miles

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in grease

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,998 miles

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

limited inspection of brake pipes due to a coating of protective sealant

Pass 11 Aug 2018 52,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,188 miles

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

heavy coating of protective sealant on under body limiting inspection of some components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,860 miles

all suspension components coated in grease

Fail 6 Aug 2014 50,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R drop link moved from seated position

all suspension components coated in grease

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,188 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 16 Jul 2012 49,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,262 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure. † †handbrake cables not secured into clips but still secure. †

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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L9 GJK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L9 GJK, 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 L9 GJK registered?

L9 GJK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is L9 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 GJK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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