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N2 OOB

1996 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,538 mi
Last recorded151,538 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 OOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 151,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 149,538 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 149,538 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearsick knob insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 143,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rust on brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 132,161 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 131,823 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2005 121,543 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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N2 OOB is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 N2 OOB, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N2 OOB registered?

N2 OOB is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N2 OOB safe to buy?

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