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S704 JLY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,991 mi
Last recorded112,991 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 JLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,991 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 112,989 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,708 miles

(suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+brake discs+front exhaust bracket corroding,

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,632 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,offside front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,423 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,tyres perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2018 100,402 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,025 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 100,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre perishing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,both headlamps poor condition,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,914 miles

both headlamps poor condition

offside rear tyre getting low on tread,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,718 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,522 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread,exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,353 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,564 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,959 miles

One illumination in high vis stop light out.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,505 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2005 65,364 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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S704 JLY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S704 JLY, 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 S704 JLY registered?

S704 JLY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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