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N70 MCV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Other 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,736 mi
Last recorded107,736 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 MCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,606 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 106,686 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 104,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 102,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,159 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 98,845 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 98,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 96,688 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 MCV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCV, 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 N70 MCV registered?

N70 MCV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is N70 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 MCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N70 MCV have outstanding finance?

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