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S919 HOJ

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,914 mi
Last recorded54,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 HOJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 54,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 54,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 54,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 54,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 54,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front washer jets partially blocked

fuel filler sealing cap rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - minor

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap sealing rubber beginning to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2018 54,597 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front steering rack boot oily, possible internal rack seal leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,527 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play detected in steering rack side arms

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,436 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 54,332 miles

All brake discs slightly worn, rear brake pads half worn

Oil leak

Slight movement in front lower suspention arm rear bushes

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 54,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake discs slightly worn, rear brake pads half worn

Engine misfire

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in front lower suspention arm rear bushes

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,154 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,298 miles

Both front tyres have minor inner edge wear

Both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Cenet exhaust box heat shield damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Ner side windscreen washer jet partially blocked/misaligned

Off side power steering rack boot misting with oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,965 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side "cat" heat shield damaged

Off side rack side arm damp

Off side rear tyre low on trae which is close to excess

Power steering pump damp

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both front rack side arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,965 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Off side "cat" heat shield damaged

Off side rack side arm damp

Off side rear tyre low on trae which is close to excess

Power steering pump damp

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both front rack side arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 51,456 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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S919 HOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S919 HOJ, 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 S919 HOJ registered?

S919 HOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S919 HOJ safe to buy?

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