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S233 PCS

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,464 mi
Last recorded121,464 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 PCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 121,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,548 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,548 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH DIP (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL FRONT AND CENTRE (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL AT FRONT (6.1.B.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector missing BOTH (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

registration plate incorrect BOTH AND FRONT IN WRONG POSITION (6.3.1a)

BOTH REAR SPRINGS TO SHORT

ALL FOUR WHEELS TO WIDE PAST ARCH

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,697 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 114,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all fours wheels to wide

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,441 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Oct 2012 99,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2010 85,396 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 85,396 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 63,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,300 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 50,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,386 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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S233 PCS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S233 PCS, 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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S233 PCS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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