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N948 HPU

1996 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,435 mi
Last recorded195,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 HPU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2009 195,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 195,435 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 184,474 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2007 184,472 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 175,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Nov 2006 175,904 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

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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N948 HPU is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N948 HPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N948 HPU registered?

N948 HPU is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N948 HPU safe to buy?

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