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S9 JKD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,645 mi
Last recorded115,645 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 JKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 115,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,994 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 110,360 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 110,355 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 101,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 101,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 93,315 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,614 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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S9 JKD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S9 JKD, 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 S9 JKD registered?

S9 JKD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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