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S118 NBL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 88,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,131 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 87,108 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,813 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & o/s ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,875 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 72,875 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,972 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively CLOSE TO FAILURE (3.7.B.3)

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

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

advise condition of front brake pads

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO FAILURE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively CLOSE TO FAILURE (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO FAILURE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise condition of front brake pads

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2014
Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,435 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 27 Apr 2010 59,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 58,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 51,949 miles

Airbag Lamp Illuminated

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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S118 NBL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S118 NBL, 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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S118 NBL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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