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TNV 432

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNV 432
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 59,327 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 58,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 57,653 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,837 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,272 miles

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

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

both wipers starting to split

exhaust/gearbox mounting bracket split but exhaust still secure

n/s/f tyre on 2mm wear limit

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,271 miles

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

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

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

both wipers starting to split

exhaust/gearbox mounting bracket split but exhaust still secure

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre on 2mm wear limit

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,221 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 42,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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 21 Jul 2011 37,344 miles

Brake pipe changed wet with oil but no leaks found

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

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

brake discs are pitted

Fail 21 Jul 2011 37,340 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake discs are pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,968 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,967 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,194 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

both rear trailing arm metal breake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,678 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,653 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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TNV 432 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TNV 432, 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 TNV 432 registered?

TNV 432 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is TNV 432 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNV 432 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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