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S483 NNV

1998 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,789 mi
Last recorded62,789 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 NNV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,688 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,596 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,732 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,730 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 51,108 miles

Oil leak

rear tyre`s worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 50,203 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,122 miles

exhaust system loud

slight leak from n/s/r c.v boot inner

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,303 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

The front brake pads are braeking away on the edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,756 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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S483 NNV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S483 NNV, 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 S483 NNV registered?

S483 NNV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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