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R31 JUP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,674 mi
Last recorded94,674 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 JUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,674 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers corroded / body has corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,008 miles

Both outer sill covers corroded

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Tyres deteriorated and wearing on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 88,008 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill covers corroded

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Tyres deteriorated and wearing on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,760 miles

Both outer sill covers corroded

Corrosion under vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,885 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,249 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,249 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,064 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,291 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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R31 JUP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R31 JUP, 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 R31 JUP registered?

R31 JUP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R31 JUP safe to buy?

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