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S94 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

26,066 mi
Last recorded26,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 26,066 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 26,065 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 25,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 25,639 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 25,639 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 25,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 25,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 25,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,297 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat mechanism worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,640 miles

Drivers seat locking mechanism worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 23,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,002 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 23,002 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,390 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly perished

both raer anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perished

front to raer brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,208 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box coroded but not blowing

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 19,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly water damaged

front to rear brake pipe coroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 95,822 miles

Airbag light on

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

Centre exhaust mount missing exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,313 miles

Airbag light on

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

Centre exhaust mount missing exhaust still secure

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,292 miles

both front tyres perishing

both front wipers smearing slightly

both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perishing

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 17,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perishing

both front wipers smearing slightly

both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear anti-roll bar link bushes slightly perishing

rear number plate slightly water damaged

slight leak from power steering. (resivoir area)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 13,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,750 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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S94 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 S94 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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What year was S94 JYX registered?

S94 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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