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N55 VYA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 VYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,170 miles

Nearside Front dust cover loose on shock absorber

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,330 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,461 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 54,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 44,385 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,030 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 44,030 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres inner,outer edge tyre wear

low engine oil level

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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N55 VYA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N55 VYA, 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 N55 VYA registered?

N55 VYA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N55 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 VYA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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