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S577 JGT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,723 mi
Last recorded125,723 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 JGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,723 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 122,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,619 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,744 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,459 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,863 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,443 miles

front brake imbalance.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 69,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake imbalance.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 62,793 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 62,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 50,717 miles

ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,717 miles

ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 1,134 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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S577 JGT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 S577 JGT, 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 S577 JGT registered?

S577 JGT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S577 JGT safe to buy?

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