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R248 JPJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 JPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 77,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 76,801 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,805 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,347 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,347 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,740 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,835 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

speedo milage not lit up

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,463 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 55,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 12 Feb 2008 53,074 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

mileage not illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,084 miles

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 13 Jan 2006 39,510 miles

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

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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R248 JPJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R248 JPJ, 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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What year was R248 JPJ registered?

R248 JPJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R248 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 JPJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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