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S223 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,864 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,388 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 73,378 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 67,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,498 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,609 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 58,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 52,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slightly long travel on parking brake lever C.O Emissions very close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,685 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO 2MM AND SHOW SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

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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S223 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S223 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S223 JYX registered?

S223 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S223 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S223 JYX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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