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S250 DTC

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,624 mi
Last recorded93,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 DTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,228 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,223 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2016 88,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour AND REPEATER (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

SERVICE BRAKE NOT DONE

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,902 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,902 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,182 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 87,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,896 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 82,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,221 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 54,683 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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S250 DTC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S250 DTC, 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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S250 DTC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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