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S11 JDE

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,611 mi
Last recorded118,611 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 JDE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 118,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,289 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 116,417 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 116,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 114,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 114,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 111,894 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 111,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,850 miles

exhaust bracket loose at front

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

front wipers worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 107,924 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 107,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2013 104,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,365 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 102,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,254 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,235 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,220 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,873 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 87,873 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 75,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,640 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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S11 JDE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S11 JDE, 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 S11 JDE registered?

S11 JDE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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