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N9 SSY

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 SSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 75,590 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 71,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 71,704 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 69,470 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,822 miles

advise all fuel tank straps ex corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,904 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,807 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,838 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,115 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,114 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,635 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,977 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slighty rusty

Pass 14 May 2009 38,017 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 35,608 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2007

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007
Pass 15 May 2006 27,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,154 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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N9 SSY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 N9 SSY, 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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N9 SSY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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