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S165 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,528 mi
Last recorded104,528 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 104,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 103,769 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 103,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 102,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 101,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 101,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low on o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not clipped into strut

overall footbrake efficiency low. advise system may be in need of repair.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,894 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low on o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not clipped into strut

o/s/ number plate lamp not fully illuminated

overall footbrake efficiency low. advise system may be in need of repair.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,914 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe corroded at clip on back arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to inner flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rubber on back bock starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,570 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,570 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf washer poor contact with windscreen

osf tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,522 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but system still adequately supported

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,590 miles

exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2011 91,698 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,682 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 85,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

cat rattling and car requires a service

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 72,688 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 72,664 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S165 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S165 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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S165 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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