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T838 NWL

1998 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,319 mi
Last recorded62,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 NWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 62,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,223 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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T838 NWL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T838 NWL, 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 T838 NWL registered?

T838 NWL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is T838 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T838 NWL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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