CarVerify

Free Car Check

S554 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,500 mi
Last recorded60,500 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 60,500 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 60,260 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 58,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,474 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,389 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,364 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 54,108 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,557 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 49,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 5 May 2012 49,030 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,112 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 30,495 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S554 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S554 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S554 JYX?

You can check the full history of S554 JYX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S554 JYX registered?

S554 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S554 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 JYX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S554 JYX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S554 JYX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.