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SJV 923

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,039 mi
Last recorded30,039 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJV 923
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 30,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,960 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 29,958 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre excessively cracked/perished

Nearside Rear tyre excessively cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre excessively cracked/perished

Offside Rear tyre excessively cracked/perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 29,930 miles

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 Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,522 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 29,520 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,192 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,771 miles

All Brake pipes corroded and detailed thorough inspection strongly recommended.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,474 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler cap seal starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to detiorate but not on sealing surface

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Underside components rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted unable to inspect all components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,655 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 25,782 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 25,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,291 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 22,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 17,719 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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SJV 923 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJV 923, 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 SJV 923 registered?

SJV 923 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is SJV 923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJV 923 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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