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MSF 650

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,146 mi
Last recorded17,146 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSF 650
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 17,146 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 17,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 16,707 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 16,658 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 15,964 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,498 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Sep 2012 15,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 4,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 4,643 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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MSF 650 is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MSF 650, 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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What year was MSF 650 registered?

MSF 650 is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is MSF 650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSF 650 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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