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R509 NFP

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,173 mi
Last recorded57,173 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,173 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 56,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 56,078 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,964 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 53,954 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Base moving. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,193 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,434 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort at o/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,784 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,839 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 23,269 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,822 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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R509 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R509 NFP, 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 R509 NFP registered?

R509 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R509 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 NFP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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