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S812 NNV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,576 mi
Last recorded89,576 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 NNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,576 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor not clipped in to pad.

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

non standard suspension fitted.

Pass 10 May 2024 78,962 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,153 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 74,102 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,854 miles

Nearside slight play end of rack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,586 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,661 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

no reverse lamps

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,806 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 59,806 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,056 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,955 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 31,396 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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S812 NNV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S812 NNV, 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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S812 NNV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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