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N77 SHX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,653 mi
Last recorded114,653 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,653 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,651 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 98,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits in tred pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 89,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small splits in tred pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 84,336 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,878 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 82,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 80,953 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 80,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 May 2010 78,957 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 78,957 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 78,116 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 743,377 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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N77 SHX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 N77 SHX, 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.

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N77 SHX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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