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S151 JMG

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,841 mi
Last recorded98,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 JMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2026 98,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,483 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 97,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 93,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 91,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 91,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,456 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,183 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,314 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,314 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 36,944 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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S151 JMG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S151 JMG, 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 S151 JMG registered?

S151 JMG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S151 JMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 JMG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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