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S161 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

40,618 mi
Last recorded40,618 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 40,618 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,244 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 36,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone - inner - front most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,414 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres aged 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,474 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,079 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ftront tyres cracking around tread pattern due to ageing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,973 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,069 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 24,054 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S161 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 S161 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 S161 JYX registered?

S161 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S161 JYX safe to buy?

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