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S544 JBA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,759 mi
Last recorded48,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,759 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 48,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 48,527 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 48,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,150 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,492 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 45,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,275 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

nail in osf tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,429 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,499 miles

both front tyres getting low

front brake pads low

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 17,364 miles

N/S/F WIPER BLADE BROKEN AT END BUT IS STILL SECURE AND WIPING OK

REAR SHOCKER TOP MOUNTINGS RUBBER IS STARTING TO SPLIT AWAY FROM MOUNTS

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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S544 JBA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S544 JBA, 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 S544 JBA registered?

S544 JBA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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