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2 EJG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,797 mi
Last recorded54,797 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 EJG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 54,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 54,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,540 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,920 miles

o/s/rear tyre sidewall spliting cords not exposed

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2014 52,903 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,289 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 41,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,541 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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2 EJG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 2 EJG, 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 2 EJG registered?

2 EJG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is 2 EJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 EJG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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