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R844 JAA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 JAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 65,201 miles

ALL TYRES OVER 10 YRS OLD

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 64,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,368 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Pass 2 May 2015 62,248 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,340 miles

FAILED B.E.T TEST

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,323 miles

EMISSIONS HARD TO GET THROUGH

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,663 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,000 miles

EMISSIONS HARD TO GET THROUGH ?

Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,194 miles

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

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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R844 JAA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R844 JAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R844 JAA registered?

R844 JAA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R844 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R844 JAA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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