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S115 JVP

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,052 mi
Last recorded46,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 46,052 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 45,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 45,183 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 44,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,475 miles

Corrosion prestent on lots of components on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 44,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,793 miles

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

sump leaking

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

sump leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,033 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,385 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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S115 JVP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red 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 S115 JVP, 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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S115 JVP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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