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R399 NKC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 NKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both hand braqke outer cabels split

Pass 1 Nov 2011 102,432 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 102,432 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,305 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,304 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

O/S Seatbelt twisted.

Rear tyres low tread 2mm.

Slight play in o/s of rack.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,834 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,496 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,496 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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R399 NKC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R399 NKC, 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 R399 NKC registered?

R399 NKC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R399 NKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 NKC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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