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N21 NMH

2008 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests45 (35 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,170 mi
Last recorded83,170 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 NMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

35 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on exhaust and inner sills

Fail 9 Oct 2025 83,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion on exhaust and inner sills

Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Inner Both sills corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 82,973 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Inner Both sills corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 80,905 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 78,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 76,580 miles

Front Genral corrosion on suspension components

Nearside Front Impact mark on bumper

full steel factory sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,495 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,544 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Front WASHER JET NOT 100%

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,026 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 34,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,182 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 70,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,281 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,338 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,722 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 18,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,160 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,819 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,287 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,229 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,118 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit and nail in tread. o/s/r + n/s/r + n/s/f cracking in sidewalls

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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N21 NMH is a 2008 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N21 NMH, 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 18 years old, this BMW Z3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N21 NMH is a 2008 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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