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P888 JER

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,047 mi
Last recorded79,047 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 JER
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,920 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,847 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 65,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,871 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 63,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel starp rusty

o/s/f tyre has cut but not to cords

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,714 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,172 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 38,872 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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P888 JER is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 P888 JER, 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 P888 JER registered?

P888 JER is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is P888 JER safe to buy?

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