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M11 JLR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 JLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 114,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 114,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 112,903 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 112,903 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 110,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 110,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 109,271 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,131 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 108,131 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 106,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 104,726 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,204 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 103,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,131 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,131 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,181 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,650 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 65,067 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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M11 JLR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M11 JLR, 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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M11 JLR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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