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NEL 11Y

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

59,558 mi
Last recorded59,558 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEL 11Y
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear of offside sills corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 12 Oct 2020 59,557 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear of offside sills corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in front tyres

Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,253 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

considerable surface cracks and perish marks in front tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,740 miles

Offside Rear inner / outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,739 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear inner / outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,262 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 58,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

power steering fluid shows signs of leaking

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2016 57,755 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,099 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,098 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,815 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 52,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,784 miles

brake discs deteriorating

front brakes release unevenly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs deteriorating

front brakes release unevenly

Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,801 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s washer could be better

Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,666 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s washer could be better

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,697 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 25,787 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 25,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre punctured & under-inflated

slight play in steering rack

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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NEL 11Y is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NEL 11Y, 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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NEL 11Y is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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