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S200 DEL

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,908 mi
Last recorded59,908 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 DEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 59,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 58,732 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 57,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 55,545 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes starting to spit and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 52,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,148 miles

REAR TYRES LOW JUST LEGAL +BOTH REAR WISHBONE BUSHES WORN +O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES +N/S/F TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,333 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 39,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 34,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,852 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 28,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,031 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splinting on sidewall , advise replacement

Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,629 miles

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

nearside rear tyre spliting on sidewall , advise replacement

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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S200 DEL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S200 DEL, 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 S200 DEL registered?

S200 DEL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S200 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 DEL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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