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L50 NDU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,497 mi
Last recorded66,497 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 NDU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,370 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,025 miles

exhaust gearbox bracket broken

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

boot full

Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

boot full

exhaust gearbox bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,574 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,681 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,681 miles

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

rear brake disc's slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,472 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,675 miles

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

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

rear discs getting very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,801 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,915 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 41,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,964 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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L50 NDU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L50 NDU, 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 L50 NDU registered?

L50 NDU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is L50 NDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 NDU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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