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S810 JKO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,748 mi
Last recorded47,748 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS810 JKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff bush cracked and debhonding

Fail 31 Mar 2026 47,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff bush cracked and debhonding

Fail 12 Jun 2015 47,703 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,703 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 47,553 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,367 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 47,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,799 miles

front b/pads approx 80% worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,966 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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S810 JKO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S810 JKO, 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 S810 JKO registered?

S810 JKO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S810 JKO safe to buy?

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