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S159 JMG

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 JMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,111 miles

ALL four tyre valves split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 73,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

ALL four tyre valves split

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking, near excess (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting away in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where vehicle left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where vehicle left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking, near excess (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting away in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where vehicle left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where vehicle left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,995 miles

ALL tyre valves deteriorating/splitting

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

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

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

both front washer jets partially blocked

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

light switch knob broken but usable

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 72,909 miles

All tyres starting to perish on the outer shoulders

Front Brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Front Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Steering rack side arm has slight play

Rear Brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Rear Brake pads appear half worn

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,785 miles

All brake pads appear half worn

All suspention componants, rear metal brake lines and exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play

Front tyres starting to crack

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Head light switch damaged but still works corroctly

Near side windscren washer jet partialy blocked

Rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Slight play in off side steering rack side arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 72,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner wheel arches show signs of contacr with tyres but fouling not observed at time of test

light switch broken but usable

rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 1 May 2014 72,542 miles

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

front inner wheel arches show signs of contacr with tyres but fouling not observed at time of test

light switch broken but usable

rear brake discs have surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,910 miles

near side front inner wheel arch shows evidence of tyre contact, not seen on lock to lock check

slight play in both steering reack side arm ball joints

Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,910 miles

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

near side front inner wheel arch shows evidence of tyre contact, not seen on lock to lock check

slight play in both steering reack side arm ball joints

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers poor

off side front steering rack side arm ball joint has play bordering on excessive

Fail 15 Sep 2010 69,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers poor

off side front steering rack side arm ball joint has play bordering on excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,871 miles

Front and rear brake pads apear half worn

Front wiper blades smeering slightly

Fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

Imballance in rear foot brake application

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

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

Rear anti roll bar link rubber bushes cracking

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,965 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,410 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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S159 JMG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S159 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.

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What year was S159 JMG registered?

S159 JMG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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