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S856 NGO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

65,447 mi
Last recorded65,447 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 NGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,945 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,561 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bonnet (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,210 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Fail 22 Nov 2019 64,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 63,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,872 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 9 Nov 2017 61,868 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,939 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 59,939 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 57,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,108 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2012 47,424 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE BROKEN.,,,@@''''''~~~~....Thanx 4yur custom

Fail 11 Nov 2012 47,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE BROKEN.,,,@@''''''~~~~....Thanx 4yur custom

Fail 19 Oct 2011 43,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 40,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 17 Oct 2010 40,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,707 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,707 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/r anti-roll bar end link not in correct position †

Pass 5 Jul 2005 25,554 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate is cracked

o/s/r tyre has ascrew in it's tread

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 4 Jul 2005 25,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake disc's are slightly worn

front registration plate is cracked

o/s/r tyre has a screw in it's tread

o/s/r tyre vworn

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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S856 NGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 S856 NGO, 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 S856 NGO registered?

S856 NGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S856 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 NGO shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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