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S49 JGP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,750 mi
Last recorded61,750 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 JGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old also nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,137 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,979 miles

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

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

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

some suspension parts rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2019 60,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

some suspension parts rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,346 miles

some suspnsion parts starting to rust

Fail 21 Sep 2018 60,346 miles

some suspnsion parts starting to rust

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,718 miles

Front sub frame and bottom suspension arms rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,718 miles

Front sub frame and bottom suspension arms rusty

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,390 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,193 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,539 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,931 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,614 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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S49 JGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S49 JGP, 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 S49 JGP registered?

S49 JGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S49 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 JGP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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