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R3 JKH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,233 mi
Last recorded26,233 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 26,233 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 26,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,866 miles

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 25,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 25,061 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 25,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 24,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,594 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 23,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,979 miles

underside of body ,steering and suspension componants rusty and scaley but are not weakend.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 22,974 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all suspension and steering components rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,077 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,065 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

light surface rust and flaking on most components underneath vehical.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 21,065 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

light surface rust and flaking on most components underneath vehical.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,089 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,002 miles

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

front and rear suspension and steering components rusted in places

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,792 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 19,792 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,034 miles

FOG LIGHT SWITCH FAULTY

HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH FAULTY

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,680 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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R3 JKH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R3 JKH, 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 R3 JKH registered?

R3 JKH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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