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S257 JFP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,413 mi
Last recorded51,413 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 JFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 51,413 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 51,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 48,620 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 48,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 44,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 44,158 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 44,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 42,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe along suspension arm marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe along suspension arm marked in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,185 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,202 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,202 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,058 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 31,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread area towards outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,873 miles

centre cap missing from nearside rear wheel

small crack in front number plate

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,483 miles

small crack in front number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,562 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 11,965 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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S257 JFP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S257 JFP, 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 S257 JFP registered?

S257 JFP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S257 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 JFP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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