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N12 LOC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 LOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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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

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 77,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slightly seeping from hose at the reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed at time of test.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside front outer sill heavily corroded and holed not considered structural

Offside front seat runner has slight play/movement

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 76,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside front outer sill heavily corroded and holed not considered structural

Offside front seat runner has slight play/movement

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,212 miles

All brake discs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat runner has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 75,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat runner has slight play

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,256 miles

All brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front drivers seat has slight play on runners recommend removal and isnspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 71,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,008 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,008 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 62,342 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked between the tread.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 56,163 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 56,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 51,806 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 7 May 2010 51,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 May 2009 47,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,487 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,705 miles

Slight corrosion on the edges of both rear brake discs.

The rear silencer is starting to corrode.

The rubbers on the mounts at the rear of the front wishbone arms are starting to wear.

Pass 10 May 2006 36,555 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

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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N12 LOC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N12 LOC, 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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N12 LOC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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