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N392 EWD

1996 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,149 mi
Last recorded171,149 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 EWD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 171,149 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on ( sticker covering it )

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

oil leak around engine

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2012 171,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on ( sticker covering it )

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

oil leak around engine

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 158,084 miles

both front and rear anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both front wishbone back bushes have slight play and require attention soon

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both side repeators slightly discoloured

drivers door mirror requires attention soon

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 158,029 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front and rear anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both front wishbone back bushes have slight play and require attention soon

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both side repeators slightly discoloured

drivers door mirror requires attention soon

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 140,195 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 140,195 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 118,467 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 113,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 113,309 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 108,665 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 108,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 102,258 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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N392 EWD is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 N392 EWD, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N392 EWD registered?

N392 EWD is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N392 EWD safe to buy?

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