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808 SYD

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,273 mi
Last recorded106,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration808 SYD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 106,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 105,252 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES TO BOTH REAR CALIPERS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 102,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 99,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,995 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear parking brake cable, outer casing has worn through

Pass 14 Apr 2009 83,340 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 83,340 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 81,111 miles

nail in the nearside front tyre which seem's to slightly leaking air

nearside rear parking brake cable outer casing is wearing through

offside front anti-roll bar, tie bar is slightly misaligned

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,538 miles

nearside hand brake cable casing broken

Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,538 miles

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

nearside hand brake cable casing broken

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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808 SYD is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 808 SYD, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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808 SYD is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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