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M2 JJY

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,959 mi
Last recorded56,959 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 JJY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has corrosion front to rear both sides

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres have slight splitting on sidewalls

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,056 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres have slight splitting on sidewalls

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,756 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,751 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,416 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,531 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,051 miles

Offside rear side light and stop light slightly dim

Repare made to offside door mirror mounting

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,184 miles

O/S Handbrake efficiency slightly low

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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M2 JJY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M2 JJY, 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 M2 JJY registered?

M2 JJY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is M2 JJY safe to buy?

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