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R803 JNA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,135 mi
Last recorded121,135 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 JNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 117,635 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 116,054 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside components corroded/surface rust

Fail 3 Nov 2022 116,054 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front - inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside components corroded/surface rust

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded (surface rust)

Fail 3 Nov 2021 114,820 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside components corroded (surface rust)

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 113,238 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 113,238 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,546 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,482 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 106,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 106,793 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,467 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,191 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 89,189 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 40,063 miles

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

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

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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R803 JNA 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 R803 JNA, 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 R803 JNA registered?

R803 JNA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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