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725 JVT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration725 JVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center & rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively axle set (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 71,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively axle set (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 69,956 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front outer sill is corroded but not in prescribed area

Rear axle set of brake discs are corroded on their working faces

Fail 18 Jul 2020 69,956 miles

Nearside Front outer sill is corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front outer sill is corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Rear axle set of brake discs are corroded on their working faces

Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Due to minor damage (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Due to minor damage (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and cracked but no ply is exposed

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy surface corrosion to all steering suspension and braking components underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,329 miles

all brake discs poor

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,759 miles

front brake pads low

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,499 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,499 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 66,170 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,425 miles

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side hand brake cable cover split

Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,424 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side hand brake cable cover split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 63,860 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,860 miles

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

Exhaust corroading

N/s/f tyre 3mm

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 63,644 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre has small screw in centre of tread

Pass 30 May 2007 62,652 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 62,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

play in o/s/f inner rack + ball joint

Pass 16 May 2006 1,390 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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725 JVT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 725 JVT, 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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725 JVT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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