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MJZ 3902

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,188 mi
Last recorded93,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 3902
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2024 93,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both sills corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both jacking sills (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front oil leak at engine

Central Front slight oil leak at gearbox

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,053 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,301 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wishbone arm (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 90,301 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wishbone arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 89,521 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,586 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 87,488 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,994 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 85,994 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,842 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 83,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 81,402 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2010 81,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,613 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 75,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r axle bush slightly deteriating but not exessive to fail

Fail 13 Oct 2008 72,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r axle bush slightly deteriating but not exessive to fail

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,104 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,253 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 62,253 miles

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

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

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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MJZ 3902 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MJZ 3902, 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 MJZ 3902 registered?

MJZ 3902 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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