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W298 NJB

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,472 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,048 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,721 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,520 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 84,470 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 84,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 83,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 81,942 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,300 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 76,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 76,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,641 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 70,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 52,529 miles

osf sidelight lens slightly damaged †both front tyres worn on edges and cracking on tread

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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W298 NJB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 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 W298 NJB, 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 26 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 W298 NJB registered?

W298 NJB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W298 NJB safe to buy?

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