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S195 EBX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,104 mi
Last recorded55,104 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 EBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,104 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 55,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 54,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,839 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,541 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,423 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,423 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,963 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,449 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,239 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,361 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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S195 EBX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S195 EBX, 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 S195 EBX registered?

S195 EBX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S195 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 EBX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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