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R509 JGF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,062 mi
Last recorded113,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 JGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 113,062 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,168 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Mar 2025 112,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 107,648 miles

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 9 Mar 2022 106,319 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 106,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f strut has light misting of oil

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,904 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to coating applied

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,879 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 100,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,784 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 95,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wingmirror loose and glass cracked.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,294 miles

offside wingmirror loose and glass cracked.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 83,087 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm in the centre section,just passing.o/s/f also worn very low in the centre section

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,924 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 65,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 65,654 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,326 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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R509 JGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R509 JGF, 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 R509 JGF registered?

R509 JGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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