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S59 NGN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,331 mi
Last recorded55,331 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 NGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,613 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS POOR IMAGES / BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS BROKEN UP

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,674 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,548 miles

fuel pipe corroded (underside of vehicle)

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pipe corroded (underside of vehicle)

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2019 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

Underside of vehicle components corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,202 miles

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)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing/bald on inner edge

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Fail 18 Jan 2018 51,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing/bald on inner edge

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,463 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,441 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges(n/s close to legal limit)

centre stop light n/w

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r fuel pipe corroded

slight play in tie rod ends

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,423 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 42,269 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,826 miles

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

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

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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S59 NGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S59 NGN, 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 S59 NGN registered?

S59 NGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S59 NGN safe to buy?

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