MOT Status
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65,989 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
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S161 CNM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S161 CNM, 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 S161 CNM registered?
S161 CNM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S161 CNM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S161 CNM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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