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R196 FNG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,614 mi
Last recorded89,614 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,614 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer poor output

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2025 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer poor output

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 87,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 85,896 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 84,277 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front washer poor output

all brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,467 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 81,467 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 81,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear tyres split and perishing

Offside rear parking brake performance poor

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front windscreen washers weak

Rear deterioration exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,068 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,516 miles

Fuel tank straps are rusty.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer DET.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,516 miles

Fuel tank straps are rusty.

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

Rear exhaust silencer DET.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,779 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

Fuel tank straps are rusty.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake pipes are rusty.

Pass 1 May 2010 72,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,907 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 68,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,056 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads wearing thin

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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R196 FNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R196 FNG, 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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R196 FNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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