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NJ 1235

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,007 mi
Last recorded30,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ 1235
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 30,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 29,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 29,675 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 29,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,958 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 28,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 27,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear of) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,431 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,639 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,290 miles

All Four Shockabsorbers starting to corrode

Power Steering pipes are corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 23,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,667 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 22,721 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,721 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,848 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 21,212 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,619 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 19,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NJ 1235 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NJ 1235, 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 NJ 1235 registered?

NJ 1235 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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