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MUS 771N

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUS 771N
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 62,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tyre is 22 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracking and perished tyre is 22 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear tyres are 21 years old

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber worn slightly

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides date code on the tires 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 61,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,698 miles

CRACKS IN EDGES OF TREADS N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES

WINDSCREEN WASH FEED PIPE LEAKING AT O/S BONNET HINGE

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 58,506 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 57,150 miles

225/50/16w

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres on legal 1.6mm

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,150 miles

225/50/16w

rear tyres on legal 1.6mm

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,379 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 35,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,151 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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MUS 771N is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MUS 771N, 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 MUS 771N registered?

MUS 771N is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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