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R282 JDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 JDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,008 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to split and perish

corrosion starting on underside

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,523 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front and rear suspension comonents corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Light corrosion nearside rear sill.

Light corrosion offside front sill.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,150 miles

All front & rear suspension components rusty

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps very rusty

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,204 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2017 50,945 miles

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

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

front suspension components rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2017 50,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front suspension components rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,771 miles

slight bind front brakes (vehicle been stood?)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,511 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust weak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,068 miles

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

exhaust weak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 50,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust weak

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,091 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,842 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

slight play in steering

tyres perrished and rear low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

tyres low and perrished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,263 miles

0/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,918 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,712 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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R282 JDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R282 JDL, 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 R282 JDL registered?

R282 JDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R282 JDL safe to buy?

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