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S86 NGM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,954 mi
Last recorded88,954 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 NGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 88,954 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

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

Suspension items corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,550 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 87,802 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 86,938 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,008 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,778 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,042 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,410 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)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,029 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,029 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,552 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 71,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 64,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,166 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,166 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,535 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

cuts in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,716 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2007 48,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,287 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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S86 NGM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S86 NGM, 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 S86 NGM registered?

S86 NGM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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