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R191 JEJ

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 JEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 89,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 89,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 89,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,325 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,503 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 86,957 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 86,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2017 85,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,298 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 75,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

osf shock absorber damp

osr brake pipe corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 16 May 2014 75,510 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

osf shock absorber damp

osr brake pipe corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 8 May 2013 72,815 miles

all tyres cracking/perished rears worn to 3mm

brake pipe to osr caliper corroded

nsf brake binding slightly

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 8 May 2013 72,815 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking/perished rears worn to 3mm

brake pipe to osr caliper corroded

nsf brake binding slightly

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 May 2012 66,841 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

off side rear numberplate bulb dim

various chips in screen

Pass 19 Apr 2011 66,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,075 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 65,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 69,065 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 62,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 62,147 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 58,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 58,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,845 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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R191 JEJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R191 JEJ, 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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R191 JEJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R191 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 JEJ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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