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N50 MOG

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,901 mi
Last recorded39,901 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 MOG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 38,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 38,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,982 miles

offside front brake showing signs of overheating but not binding on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 19,807 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,792 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,848 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 16,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,824 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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N50 MOG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black 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 N50 MOG, 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 N50 MOG registered?

N50 MOG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is N50 MOG safe to buy?

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