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S77 JAS

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 JAS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 128,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 128,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 122,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 116,151 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 109,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 102,730 miles

o/s/r tyre slighly distorted

Pass 29 May 2009 95,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 85,326 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 77,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 65,780 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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S77 JAS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S77 JAS, 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 S77 JAS registered?

S77 JAS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S77 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 JAS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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