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S732 JBA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,364 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 105,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,936 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 103,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,262 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 91,110 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 91,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 90,464 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,787 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 68,003 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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S732 JBA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc 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 S732 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S732 JBA registered?

S732 JBA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S732 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S732 JBA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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