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S340 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,054 mi
Last recorded140,054 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 140,054 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components are corroded

nsf wing corroded ( hole ) not structural

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,023 miles

Chassis, rear differential and suspension components corroded but not seriously weekend

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 0612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 4413 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front corrosion to front side wing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 0612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 4413 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 140,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Chassis, rear differential and suspension components corroded but not seriously weekend

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 0612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 4413 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front corrosion to front side wing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 0612 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 4413 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 139,836 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front corrosion to n/s front wing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 139,730 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2020 139,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear corroded and have minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat mechanism has slight movement

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2020 139,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear corroded and have minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat mechanism has slight movement

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2019 139,622 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to crack

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Diff mounting bush worn

Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,577 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 139,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 139,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 138,197 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 138,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 134,898 miles

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

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

rear metal fuel pipes slighty corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 134,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear metal fuel pipes slighty corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 130,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 124,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 118,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 118,245 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads 3/4mm

front tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,472 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 110,472 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonnet retaining locks require attention

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 107,131 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 107,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 99,917 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 93,041 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 93,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 87,217 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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S340 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S340 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.

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S340 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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