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S872 JFP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,621 mi
Last recorded62,621 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 JFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 62,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 58,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 55,906 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 55,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S872 JFP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S872 JFP, 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 S872 JFP registered?

S872 JFP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S872 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S872 JFP shows 7 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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