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S27 MDC

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,354 mi
Last recorded55,354 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 MDC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,354 miles

surface rust on outer sides of rear brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,354 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

surface rust on outer sides of rear brake discs

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,496 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,171 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,073 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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S27 MDC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S27 MDC, 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 S27 MDC registered?

S27 MDC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S27 MDC safe to buy?

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