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S23 NCS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 NCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,112 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 132,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

very bad water leak.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,570 miles

Sill covers fitted

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 126,570 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,604 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,604 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has a tread depth of 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,669 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 118,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight surface rust to under body areas

Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,728 miles

screen stone chipped

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,351 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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S23 NCS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S23 NCS, 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 S23 NCS registered?

S23 NCS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S23 NCS safe to buy?

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