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A19 DJM

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,178 mi
Last recorded61,178 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 61,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 60,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 60,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,516 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,427 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,801 miles

headlamp aim at the lowest permissable position, no adjustment avalible

n/s/f seat slight movement evident in runner locking

o/s/f seat slight movement evident in runner locking

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,398 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,972 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,326 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,325 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,823 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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A19 DJM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A19 DJM, 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 A19 DJM registered?

A19 DJM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is A19 DJM safe to buy?

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