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OSC 8R

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,108 mi
Last recorded125,108 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSC 8R
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 125,108 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 125,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,264 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 124,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,207 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit(inner edge)

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential mount worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,224 miles

Covers fitted

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,208 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside steering rack inner arms showing signs of corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,626 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,522 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,333 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,332 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,889 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,780 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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OSC 8R is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OSC 8R, 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 OSC 8R registered?

OSC 8R is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is OSC 8R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSC 8R shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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