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R37 JNH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,555 mi
Last recorded89,555 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 JNH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 89,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,439 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 89,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,887 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 87,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,283 miles

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing corroded/ separated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 83,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing corroded/ separated

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,589 miles

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 29 May 2015 74,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 72,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,364 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 58,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 56,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,575 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 45,179 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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R37 JNH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R37 JNH, 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 R37 JNH registered?

R37 JNH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R37 JNH safe to buy?

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