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R321 JCS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,908 mi
Last recorded24,908 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 JCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 24,203 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 23,462 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 22,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 20,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 18,736 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,661 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,441 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,047 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise all discs ruster

Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,727 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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R321 JCS 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 95%.

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 R321 JCS, 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 R321 JCS registered?

R321 JCS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is R321 JCS safe to buy?

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