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F1 NRP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 NRP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 97,841 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 97,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 97,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,354 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,165 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 95,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2009 93,435 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 88,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 88,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,801 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer sides

Pass 14 Jul 2005 52,139 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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F1 NRP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F1 NRP, 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 F1 NRP registered?

F1 NRP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is F1 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 NRP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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