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R602 JBU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,215 mi
Last recorded119,215 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 JBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 119,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 118,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,327 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 117,927 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,616 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 117,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,561 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 117,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 116,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,365 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 116,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,937 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,882 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,039 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 102,031 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,146 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 93,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 88,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 75,902 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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R602 JBU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R602 JBU, 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 R602 JBU registered?

R602 JBU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R602 JBU safe to buy?

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