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UJZ 250

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJZ 250
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026
Pass 12 Apr 2025
Pass 20 Apr 2024
Pass 19 Apr 2023
Fail 18 Apr 2023

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2022
Pass 7 May 2021

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both. (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,574 miles

airbag light is on

o/s park brake is not working as well as n/s

o/s/r brake backing plate is corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

airbag light is on

o/s park brake is not working as well as n/s

o/s/r brake backing plate is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,749 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 May 2011 64,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet hard to close

both front tyres worn on edges and cracked

front to back rigid brake pipes corroded

n/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2011 64,559 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet hard to close

both front tyres worn on both edges and cracked

front to back rigid brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,335 miles

Rear o/s tyre worn to 2.0mm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,335 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 36,335 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 33,219 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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UJZ 250 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJZ 250, 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 UJZ 250 registered?

UJZ 250 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is UJZ 250 safe to buy?

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