CarVerify

Free Car Check

M23 MNX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,283 mi
Last recorded33,283 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationM23 MNX
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

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 33,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 33,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 33,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 33,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 32,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,708 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,241 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 32,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,667 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 31,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 31,219 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,870 miles

front pads getting low

passenger side rear tyre 3mm keep check

Pass 29 May 2009 29,304 miles

/!\ / 2 / 2 ----------- 3 / 4 / tyre treads in mm

Pass 14 May 2008 28,543 miles

nesrside and offside front tyres worn low on the outer edges

Pass 21 May 2007 27,130 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,690 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 25,690 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

M23 MNX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M23 MNX, 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 M23 MNX?

You can check the full history of M23 MNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M23 MNX registered?

M23 MNX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is M23 MNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 MNX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M23 MNX 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 M23 MNX. 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.