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M777 ENM

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

85,902 mi
Last recorded85,902 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 ENM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,902 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2025 85,902 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 80,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

internals of catalytic converter breaking up inside exhaust system

Fail 9 Dec 2022 76,347 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat moving in runner (seat still secure )

internals of catalytic converter breaking up inside exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,352 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Fouling marks on inner wheel arch but no signs on defective tyres. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Fouling marks on inner wheel arch but no signs on defective tyres. (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 72,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box split due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Fouling marks on inner wheel arch but no signs on defective tyres. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Fouling marks on inner wheel arch but no signs on defective tyres. (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,694 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 71,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,316 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 71,308 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,893 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on outer tread 225/50/16

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 70,891 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres starting to crack on outer tread 225/50/16

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,187 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

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

Raer brake pads low and rear discs ruety and worn.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 70,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked.

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

Raer brake pads low and rear discs ruety and worn.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 69,791 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,350 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 64,350 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,425 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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M777 ENM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M777 ENM, 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 M777 ENM registered?

M777 ENM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for M777 ENM shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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