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R2 JFF

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,190 mi
Last recorded19,190 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2024 19,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 19,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,019 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,709 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 18,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,150 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,954 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 8,939 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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R2 JFF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R2 JFF, 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 R2 JFF registered?

R2 JFF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R2 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 JFF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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