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S262 TUY

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,869 mi
Last recorded74,869 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 TUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,869 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front lower balljoint rubbers weak (o/s & n/s)

Front suspension rear bushes weak

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight blow at centre exhaust section

Slight leak in pas rack

Slight play in inner rack ball joint (o/s)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,333 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,075 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,254 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 52,217 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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S262 TUY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S262 TUY, 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 S262 TUY registered?

S262 TUY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S262 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 TUY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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