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S220 EGT

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,304 mi
Last recorded125,304 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 EGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 125,304 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,335 miles

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

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,925 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

central brake light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2013 115,877 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

central brake light not working

no reverse light working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 111,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 111,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 100,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,005 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,686 miles

airbag light on

Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 71,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 17 May 2006 60,480 miles

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition

Hazard Light Switch "Sticky"

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack (Offside)

Windscreen Scratched On Inside

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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S220 EGT is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S220 EGT, 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 S220 EGT registered?

S220 EGT is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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