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R977 JAT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,551 mi
Last recorded158,551 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 JAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 158,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear cracked rear light

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 147,630 miles

Front number plate damaged

Play in offside front lower arm bush (rear)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Play in offside front lower arm bush (rear)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 141,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 141,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 137,560 miles

underbody rust.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 137,501 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 137,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 136,622 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 131,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 131,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 128,081 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 128,081 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 120,659 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 113,885 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,249 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,964 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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R977 JAT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R977 JAT, 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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R977 JAT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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