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R955 NGF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,030 mi
Last recorded125,030 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 NGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,030 miles

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

corrosion to suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 120,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 97,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 97,458 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,834 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 84,504 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet cable stiff.

near and offside brake discs rusted around edges.

near and offside front brake pads 75-80% worn.

near and offside lower arm rear rubber mounts deteriorating slight movement.

offside rear brake slight binding.

offside rear disc rubbing against backplate.

power steering belt cracked.

rear brake pads 65-70% worn.

rear exhaust box rubber mount offside cracked broken away liable to come away.

Pass 15 May 2010 84,504 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

bonnet cable stiff.

near and offside brake discs rusted around edges.

near and offside front brake pads 75-80% worn.

near and offside lower arm rear rubber mounts deteriorating slight movement.

offside rear brake slight binding.

offside rear disc rubbing against backplate.

power steering belt cracked.

rear brake pads 65-70% worn.

rear exhaust box rubber mount offside cracked broken away liable to come away.

Pass 19 May 2009 80,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,201 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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R955 NGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R955 NGF, 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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R955 NGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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