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N5 GMO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,247 mi
Last recorded41,247 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 41,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate from outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to delaminate from (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 40,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,955 miles

Air con belt brocken

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,342 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,948 miles

air bag lamp on

both front tyres wearing on edges and nail in off side front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 27,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,471 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,468 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,103 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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N5 GMO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N5 GMO, 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

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What year was N5 GMO registered?

N5 GMO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is N5 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GMO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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