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S125 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,480 mi
Last recorded58,480 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 58,480 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,455 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,579 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,679 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel tank straps corroded

Headlamp images poor

Fail 28 Mar 2018 55,679 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fuel tank straps corroded

Headlamp images poor

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has rub marks on inner edge, no obvious cause

Rear exhaust box rusty

Tank straps rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2017 53,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has rub marks on inner edge, no obvious cause

Rear exhaust box rusty

Tank straps rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,064 miles

o/s/f shock damp

slight play in both lower swivels

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,391 miles

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

n/s/r tyre well worn on the inner edge needs attention

o/s/r tyre close to limit, well worn on the inner edge. needs attention

Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,645 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front wipers poor

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn low & uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low & uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,645 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front wipers poor

n/s/r tyre worn low & uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low & uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,313 miles

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

both front ball joints have slighty play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,871 miles

all brake dics's slightly rusted

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,353 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,956 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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S125 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 S125 JYX, 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 S125 JYX registered?

S125 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S125 JYX safe to buy?

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