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E5 SHG

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,902 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,347 miles

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

advise front discs

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,849 miles

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

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

all discs slightly worn and pitted

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,391 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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E5 SHG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E5 SHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 SHG registered?

E5 SHG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is E5 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SHG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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