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F11 MER

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,663 mi
Last recorded67,663 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 MER
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 67,663 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 66,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,520 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 60,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 60,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,219 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,847 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,392 miles

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

all four tyres cracked

reg front blades

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,610 miles

SCREW IN THE TREAD OF O/S/R TYRE

Pass 1 Jun 2005 11,406 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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F11 MER is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F11 MER, 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 F11 MER registered?

F11 MER is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is F11 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 MER shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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