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S79 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,167 mi
Last recorded115,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge but meets mot regs (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 115,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge but meets mot regs (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,269 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 103,423 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 103,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,981 miles

slight play o/s inner steering rack knucle

Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,284 miles

all rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,528 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Near side + off side front lower arm eye bushes perished.

Near side + off side front tyres side walls perished.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear subframe bushes perished.

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,528 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Near side + off side front lower arm eye bushes perished.

Near side + off side front tyres side walls perished.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear subframe bushes perished.

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

Oil leak

Rear axle mounting bushes perished.

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,962 miles

Rear Brake Pads Low

Tested In Wet Conditions

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusted

Rear Brake Discs Pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,275 miles

slight play both front lower arms bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2007 73,141 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006

n/s rear tyre tread very near limit

o/s rear tyre tread near legal limit

unable to read speedo reading

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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S79 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S79 JYX, 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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S79 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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