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R156 JPM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 JPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,814 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 53,513 miles

Both front shock bump stop covers damaged

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc red (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of the rear resection has parts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 50,910 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,992 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight binding to o/s/f brake detected when rotated by hand.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,595 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,766 miles

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

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

Undertrays

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,667 miles

front brake pads getting low..

front number plate cracked.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 28 May 2012 39,756 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,612 miles

front brake pads appear low , advise brake inspection.....

wet test.....

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,094 miles

movement in ball joints and wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate has a small crack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,422 miles

front number plate has small crack

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,098 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R156 JPM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R156 JPM, 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 R156 JPM registered?

R156 JPM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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