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R50 NMR

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 NMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges almost smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 113,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 112,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,336 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre has flat spot

o/s front foglamp glass broken

Fail 21 Feb 2008 102,300 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre has flat spot

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 102,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre has flat spot

o/s front foglamp glass broken

Fail 16 Jan 2007 99,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive coolant leak from pipe at rear of engine.

oil leak from front main seal area.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive coolant leak from pipe at rear of engine.

oil leak from front main seal area.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 92,064 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 91,683 miles

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

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

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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R50 NMR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R50 NMR, 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 R50 NMR registered?

R50 NMR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R50 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 NMR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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