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S202 JVP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,381 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 89,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 78,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,690 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE TIE ROD SLIGHT WEAR

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S202 JVP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S202 JVP, 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 S202 JVP registered?

S202 JVP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S202 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 JVP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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