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T192 FGN

1998 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,938 mi
Last recorded170,938 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT192 FGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 170,938 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 170,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 1 May 2024 168,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 168,628 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 166,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 164,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 164,513 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system Cat silencer has been welded

Hand brake requires attention as requirements only just met.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 164,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 163,505 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 29 May 2019 146,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 132,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 122,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,323 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket deteriorater

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,201 miles

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F brake slight bind

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,222 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,222 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 71,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,679 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 66,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2010 60,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,672 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 36,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,369 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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T192 FGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 2,793cc 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 T192 FGN, 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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T192 FGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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