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S98 JYW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 JYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 70,380 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,380 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,065 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 62,505 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,348 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 54,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 42,307 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 42,307 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,560 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 38,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,052 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 38,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 30,995 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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S98 JYW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S98 JYW, 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 S98 JYW registered?

S98 JYW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S98 JYW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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