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R987 JDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,998 mi
Last recorded41,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 JDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 41,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,297 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 40,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,658 miles

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,478 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Various steering and suspension componants have surface corrosion.

fuel tank securing straps starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 38,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,186 miles

slight binding on o/s/f brake caliper.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,056 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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R987 JDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R987 JDL, 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 R987 JDL registered?

R987 JDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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