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N70 MAF

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,070 mi
Last recorded84,070 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 MAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 84,070 miles

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

rear suspension arms an springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,129 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,338 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,360 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,360 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to near side rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to off side rear caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,207 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,511 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

nearside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,759 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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N70 MAF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N70 MAF, 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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N70 MAF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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