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S204 MFC

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,073 mi
Last recorded50,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 MFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,055 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) 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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S204 MFC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S204 MFC, 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 S204 MFC registered?

S204 MFC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S204 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S204 MFC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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