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R112 NGF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,541 mi
Last recorded92,541 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 NGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,233 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,250 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 86,423 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,955 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,164 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres worn

headlamp aims at top of limit, adjusters not working

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,474 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inoperative ?

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,655 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light (?)

rear diff bush perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 57,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,383 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R112 NGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,800cc 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 R112 NGF, 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 R112 NGF registered?

R112 NGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is R112 NGF safe to buy?

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