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R161 NUF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,333 mi
Last recorded45,333 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 NUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,333 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 44,935 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,900 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 39,890 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 39,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Jan 2018 39,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,064 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,823 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,427 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 24,321 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 18 Jan 2006 20,905 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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R161 NUF 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 86.4%.

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 R161 NUF, 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 R161 NUF registered?

R161 NUF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R161 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 NUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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