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N44 LEH

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,132 mi
Last recorded60,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 LEH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 60,132 miles

Emissions unable to be completed developed a major water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 59,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,590 miles

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

engine has light oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2020 54,589 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine has light oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,201 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 May 2018 53,414 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2017 52,433 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres on legal limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2017 52,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pads low

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

dampness on power steering pipe

front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2016 51,493 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 47,504 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 47,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 45,800 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 45,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 43,213 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 33,592 miles

Both front brake flexys perished and cracked

Both headlamp aims on min spec

Both outer brake lights faded

Front wipers judder and smear

N/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder and on limit // O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

O/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 33,591 miles

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

Both front brake flexys perished and cracked

Both headlamp aims on min spec

Both outer brake lights faded

Front wipers judder and smear

N/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder and on limit // O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

O/s/f wishbone rear bush seperating

O/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 33,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,215 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,208 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 32,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,038 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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N44 LEH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N44 LEH, 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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N44 LEH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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