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N60 TEB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,803 mi
Last recorded79,803 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 TEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 78,838 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 77,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 76,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,568 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,523 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,687 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,687 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,950 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,935 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 54,780 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 40,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,316 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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N60 TEB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N60 TEB, 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 N60 TEB registered?

N60 TEB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N60 TEB safe to buy?

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