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S295 GHJ

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,085 mi
Last recorded61,085 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 GHJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Unable to access condition of both front to rear metal brake pipes and offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes due to being covered in underseal and grease.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,425 miles

Unable to fully access condition of metal brake pipes due to underseal and grease.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,135 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,148 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,654 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 34,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,470 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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S295 GHJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S295 GHJ, 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 S295 GHJ registered?

S295 GHJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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