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S133 JGT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,474 mi
Last recorded56,474 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 JGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,474 miles

Smell of petrol in cab, but no visual leaks.

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,267 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 52,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 42,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,487 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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S133 JGT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S133 JGT, 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 S133 JGT registered?

S133 JGT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S133 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 JGT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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