MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside + nearside front tyres worn close to limit on inside edges of tread.
oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside + nearside front tyres worn close to limit on inside edges of tread.
oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N48 HVW is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N48 HVW, 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 N48 HVW registered?
N48 HVW is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N48 HVW safe to buy?
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