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R81 JPH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,926 mi
Last recorded89,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 JPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,926 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 84,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 83,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 81,615 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,326 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,099 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,389 miles

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

stonechip to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,143 miles

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

some corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,899 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,828 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,484 miles

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

airbag warning light stays on

Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,938 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 Jun 2005 59,007 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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R81 JPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R81 JPH, 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 R81 JPH registered?

R81 JPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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