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N2 KRB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,715 mi
Last recorded43,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 43,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 41,250 miles

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

Underside of engine covered in oil

Pass 24 Apr 2023 39,971 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,448 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,376 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 28,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyre pressures low when presented

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,440 miles

all tyre pressures low when presented

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,074 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,282 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,575 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,703 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,347 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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N2 KRB 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 94.7%.

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 N2 KRB, 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 N2 KRB?

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What year was N2 KRB registered?

N2 KRB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is N2 KRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 KRB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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