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N16 DBR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,152 mi
Last recorded29,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 DBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 29,152 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 29,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 29,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 28,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 28,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 28,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 28,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,314 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 27,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,507 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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N16 DBR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N16 DBR, 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 N16 DBR?

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What year was N16 DBR registered?

N16 DBR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is N16 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 DBR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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