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M333 JMK

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,050 mi
Last recorded37,050 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 JMK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,050 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 29,988 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight damage to the offside rear inner wheel rim

very slight roughness in the steering

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 27,256 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,116 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,470 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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M333 JMK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M333 JMK, 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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What year was M333 JMK registered?

M333 JMK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is M333 JMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 JMK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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