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E14 LSE

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,926 mi
Last recorded105,926 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 LSE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,926 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,918 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,594 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 95,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly warped

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,414 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,319 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,397 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front side light lens accident damaged and has sharp edges

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,495 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,113 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 74,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,818 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 53,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 50,166 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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E14 LSE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E14 LSE, 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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E14 LSE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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