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P16 JWB

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,548 mi
Last recorded77,548 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 JWB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 77,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,755 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perrished but no cords showing

offside front tyre perrished

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perrished but no cords showing

offside front tyre perrished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 72,405 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,993 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 62,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,044 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,743 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 53,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,751 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2005 50,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P16 JWB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P16 JWB, 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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P16 JWB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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