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R269 JBJ

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,126 mi
Last recorded123,126 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 JBJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 123,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,519 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Under Body Corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2021 121,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2019 118,566 miles

outer casing of rear silencer adrift.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 115,136 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 115,133 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing.

Pass 5 May 2016 113,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 113,076 miles

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded in areas

Pass 7 May 2014 112,210 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 111,076 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 111,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,997 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit..

o/s/r tyre on limit..

Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,499 miles

handbrake shows minimal effort...

n/s/r tyre on limit......

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,276 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,613 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 101,681 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 95,010 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 91,341 miles

front number plate starting too come apart †nail in nearside rear tyre †slight play in offside steering rack

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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R269 JBJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R269 JBJ, 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 R269 JBJ registered?

R269 JBJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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