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R1 NWW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,041 mi
Last recorded23,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 NWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 23,041 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 23,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 22,907 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 22,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 22,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,774 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 22,774 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,392 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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R1 NWW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R1 NWW, 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 R1 NWW registered?

R1 NWW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R1 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 NWW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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