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S19 PKE

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 PKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 78,902 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,091 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,281 miles

nsf brake hose rubbing on link

osr tyre low

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,869 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,056 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 70,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,898 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,171 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 64,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S19 PKE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S19 PKE, 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 S19 PKE registered?

S19 PKE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S19 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S19 PKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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