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N683 WPF

1996 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 WPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 119,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 113,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 113,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 112,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 112,587 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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N683 WPF is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N683 WPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N683 WPF registered?

N683 WPF is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N683 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 WPF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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