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S213 MFC

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,832 mi
Last recorded136,832 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 MFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 136,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted wheel fouling body on full lock o/side (2.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 136,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 135,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 134,223 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 131,865 miles

ABS light has flickered on but passed criteria at time of test

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat has movement in seat base

exhaust system is corroded and blowing slightly

front and rear reg plates are on mot limits

light deteriation on both front brake flexi hoses

light rust on brake pipes in general and have been greased over for protection

Fail 2 Oct 2017 131,829 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front wipers only working on second speed

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,886 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

front and rear reg plate numbers very slightly modified

front brake pads 2/3 worn

osf and nsf brake flexi hoses lightly deteriated

rear brake pipes lightly corroded and greased over

slight insecurity on osf seat

Pass 16 Sep 2015 129,352 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

both front tyres very perished and close to limit

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

osf lower sill corroded

slight movement on drivers seat

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,744 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and close to mot limit

front and rear reg plate characters close to failure criteria

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Fail 1 Oct 2014 128,699 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished and close to mot limit

front brake pads 3/4 worn

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,770 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and slight blow

front tyres perished and worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,691 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perished and 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 124,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 124,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,759 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 106,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 106,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 86,626 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 81,196 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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S213 MFC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S213 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.

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S213 MFC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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