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170 ANR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,583 mi
Last recorded53,583 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 ANR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 51,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 50,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 49,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 49,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases new pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 47,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 45,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,676 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,664 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak?

Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,885 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 33,725 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,295 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,761 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2011 24,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,841 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 15,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 14,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 14,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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170 ANR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 170 ANR, 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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170 ANR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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