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K3 NVB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 NVB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,496 miles

Both rear subframe bushes worn but no play

Both rear tyre valves cracking

Exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,130 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Weaping (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog lamp cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3500 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear subframe bushes worn and sunk but no play

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,121 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,384 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 77,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,052 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,660 miles

N/S/F Fog lamp cracked.

O/S Spy glass bush worn.

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

R/Exhaust Braket Broken.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,965 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,784 miles

number plates will not be legal for much longer

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads appear low and discs poor

Fail 18 Jan 2008 70,784 miles

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

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

number plates will not be legal for much longer

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads appear low and discs poor

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,147 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,181 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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K3 NVB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K3 NVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 NVB registered?

K3 NVB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is K3 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 NVB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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