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R142 JPH

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,735 mi
Last recorded161,735 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 JPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 161,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 151,446 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 140,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,768 miles

exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Fail 25 Nov 2015 128,768 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Fail 26 Nov 2014 116,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 116,663 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,412 miles

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

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

OS handbrake requires adjustmemt

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 89,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,848 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,567 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 29 Oct 2009 51,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 3 Nov 2008 50,190 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 50,190 miles

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

REAR SILANCER GETTING CORROED

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,611 miles

Engine oil level, low on dipstick.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play within offside of steering rack.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 25,598 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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R142 JPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R142 JPH, 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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R142 JPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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