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CNZ 3955

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 3955
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,528 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 106,528 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,015 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 103,149 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 103,136 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,865 miles

Powersteering fluid on rack

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Powersteering fluid on rack

Pass 2 May 2013 88,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,295 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 85,328 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 May 2012 85,328 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2011 79,016 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 6 May 2011 79,016 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine leaking oil

Pass 3 May 2010 75,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 69,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 66,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

n/s/f tyre down to 15psi

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,467 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 51,333 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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CNZ 3955 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CNZ 3955, 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 CNZ 3955 registered?

CNZ 3955 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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