CarVerify

Free Car Check

F16 TOY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,066 mi
Last recorded29,066 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 TOY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 29,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 29,061 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 28,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 28,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,388 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,719 miles

offside rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,983 miles

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

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

both front brake reaction bushes starting to deteriorate

misting of oil around front of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,845 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F16 TOY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F16 TOY, 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

How do I check the history of F16 TOY?

You can check the full history of F16 TOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F16 TOY registered?

F16 TOY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is F16 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 TOY shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F16 TOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F16 TOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.