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S255 JVP

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe that joins to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 35,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe that joins to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 33,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,046 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 32,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread area no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,793 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread area no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,526 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,105 miles

NS fuel tank strap secure but loose

Slight brake binde OSF

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,456 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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S255 JVP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S255 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.

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What year was S255 JVP registered?

S255 JVP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S255 JVP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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