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S714 NLN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,354 mi
Last recorded64,354 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 NLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,252 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,908 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 63,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,252 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 61,455 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall

Fail 2 May 2015 61,405 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,176 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 47,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,932 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 41,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,708 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate crack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,841 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 31,841 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,809 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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S714 NLN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S714 NLN, 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 S714 NLN registered?

S714 NLN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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