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PJZ 20

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,180 mi
Last recorded44,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 20
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 44,144 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,054 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,602 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,514 miles

chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,440 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Tyre wear on inside edge of o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,094 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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PJZ 20 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJZ 20, 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 PJZ 20 registered?

PJZ 20 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is PJZ 20 safe to buy?

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