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R8 SJA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 68,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 68,520 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 67,592 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 67,314 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2021 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty (1.1.15 (a))

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

only just passed emission test may need catalyst

Fail 22 May 2021 63,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty (1.1.15 (a))

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

only just passed emission test may need catalyst

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust rattling

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Temperature gauge high during fast idle test

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,345 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,300 miles

battery weak

front and rear brake discs very rusty

n/s front tyre sidewall perished

n/s rear hand brake cable outer split

tyres showing signs of age

wiper arm fouling bonnet

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,859 miles

tyres showing signs of age

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,370 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 50,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 50,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,535 miles

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 11 Jul 2008 49,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brakes"noisy"

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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R8 SJA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R8 SJA, 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 R8 SJA registered?

R8 SJA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R8 SJA safe to buy?

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