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M28 JOW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 JOW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,750 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Reverse switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 72,749 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Reverse switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,984 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,892 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 68,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,716 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,456 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 66,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,852 miles

front + rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,648 miles

wear to rear tyres -- steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,812 miles

wear to front brake pads

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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M28 JOW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M28 JOW, 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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M28 JOW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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