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R721 FNG

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 130,111 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight mist g/box area

various underbody and component corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2026 130,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill coverings holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split at nearside and offside rear (1.1.15 (a))

general underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,640 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 114,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 112,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres slight perished and cracking in treads

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pump drive belt cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pump drive belt cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2011 95,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,784 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,469 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 89,901 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,430 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 78,339 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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R721 FNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R721 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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What year was R721 FNG registered?

R721 FNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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