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R737 NFP

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 87,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 82,420 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 82,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 82,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2022 82,268 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,797 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,270 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,011 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,810 miles

front pads and discs in poor condition

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2011 70,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine missfiring

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,014 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2009 63,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,415 miles

Boot stop light has one bulb out

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,563 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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R737 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R737 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.

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What year was R737 NFP registered?

R737 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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