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S822 NFV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,154 mi
Last recorded112,154 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 NFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2011 112,154 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 107,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 104,662 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes getting worn

brake pipes to both rear flexies getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust back box corroded + blowing slightly

front brake pads getting low

nearside front fog light lense cracked

some play nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2008 97,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 82,555 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S822 NFV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S822 NFV, 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 S822 NFV registered?

S822 NFV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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