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S166 JMG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,162 mi
Last recorded103,162 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 JMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 103,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 102,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully assess brake pipes due to covering of grease (1.1.11 (c))

nearside bodysill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Apr 2019 102,139 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes greased

off side sill cover corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 101,073 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,927 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,609 miles

unable to fully asess brake pipes due to covering of grease

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,685 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,421 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering uj and rubber

Fail 11 Nov 2010 95,420 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight play in steering uj and rubber

Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,172 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 91,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 90,981 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside

rear diff monting bush split

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,976 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 81,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 71,091 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 58,093 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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S166 JMG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S166 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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S166 JMG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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