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R390 NCN

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,420 mi
Last recorded132,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 NCN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 132,420 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,108 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,463 miles

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 124,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,940 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 119,908 miles

off side front brake starting to bind, front number plate deteriorated.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 119,907 miles

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

off side front brake starting to bind, front number plate deteriorated.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 113,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 113,084 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 103,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 102,795 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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R390 NCN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R390 NCN, 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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What year was R390 NCN registered?

R390 NCN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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