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S997 NCF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 NCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 37,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,701 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 37,691 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,310 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement in seat base

Offside Front Slight movement in seat base

Pass 31 May 2016 33,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,747 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 28,434 miles

nearside front tyre as slight cracks in tread

offside front tyre as slight cracks in the tread

offside rear tyre as slight cracks in tread

Fail 30 May 2013 28,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre as slight cracks in tread

offside front tyre as slight cracks in the tread

offside rear tyre as slight cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,115 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,170 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 22,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,685 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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S997 NCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S997 NCF, 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

How do I check the history of S997 NCF?

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What year was S997 NCF registered?

S997 NCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S997 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S997 NCF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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