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R930 NFP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 NFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 137,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 128,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,605 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to under body

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,992 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,000 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 113,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 107,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 107,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 102,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 97,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,477 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 89,474 miles

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

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

both rear discs slightly corroded on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,845 miles

nearside rear park brake recording slightly low effort and may need attention

slight play in offside steering 'drumstick'

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R930 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R930 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 R930 NFP registered?

R930 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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