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N48 HVW

1996 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,348 mi
Last recorded191,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 HVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 191,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 173,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 173,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 146,178 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 146,178 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 117,612 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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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?

The MOT history for N48 HVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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