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NCS 785

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,653 mi
Last recorded42,653 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCS 785
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 42,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 42,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 42,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on mainline pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,252 miles

advise front wipers

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,009 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,738 miles

Both front tyre treads perished.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,124 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 40,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,752 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,960 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,304 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 38,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NCS 785 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NCS 785, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCS 785 registered?

NCS 785 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is NCS 785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCS 785 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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