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R104 NPN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,480 mi
Last recorded50,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 NPN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,480 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,104 miles

n/s brake/ fuel pipe clip not fully secure

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,685 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,570 miles

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

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

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

rear o/s and n/s tyres cracking in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2008 33,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear o/s and n/s tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,606 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,570 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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R104 NPN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R104 NPN, 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 R104 NPN registered?

R104 NPN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R104 NPN safe to buy?

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