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S276 NBT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 NBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 144,534 miles

Front suspension hubs and arms have surface corrosion

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2019 144,111 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 142,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 141,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,519 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 136,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,666 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 129,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,597 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 117,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 110,085 miles

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

differnt profile tyres fitted to front and rear of car

o/sf side light secured in place with sticky tape

Fail 6 May 2010 110,085 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

differnt profile tyres fitted to front and rear of car

o/sf side light secured in place with sticky tape

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,753 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,721 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 65,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,191 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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S276 NBT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S276 NBT, 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 S276 NBT registered?

S276 NBT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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