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R512 JAR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,901 mi
Last recorded56,901 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 56,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 55,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 54,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 54,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 53,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 52,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 52,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 52,180 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 52,180 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,497 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 51,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 51,158 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,194 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2011 50,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,522 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 48,522 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,788 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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R512 JAR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R512 JAR, 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 R512 JAR registered?

R512 JAR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R512 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 JAR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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