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S98 JYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,187 mi
Last recorded34,187 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 34,187 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 33,618 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 33,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,898 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 32,290 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 32,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades perished & deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,561 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,605 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,758 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,292 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front numberplate damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,945 miles

Front no. plate cracked

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 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S98 JYX registered?

S98 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S98 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 JYX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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