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S588 JLM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,204 mi
Last recorded52,204 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 JLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,204 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,553 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective Nut not fully tightened on strut/hub mount (5.3.6 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 14 May 2024 50,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 50,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 48,399 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 47,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,626 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 45,626 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 44,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,559 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,385 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,410 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,158 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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S588 JLM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S588 JLM, 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 S588 JLM registered?

S588 JLM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S588 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 JLM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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