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S308 NGO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 NGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 116,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,012 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 116,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 116,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 115,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,898 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 115,876 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,708 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 109,708 miles

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

Engine oil level low - topped up 3 lts 5w30 semi.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,896 miles

Both sides rear steel brake pipes from rear flexi to caliper flexi hose are corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,896 miles

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

Both sides rear steel brake pipes from rear flexi to caliper flexi hose are corroded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,646 miles

Bonnet catches sticking,

Chip in screen in zone B,

Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,095 miles

Chip in screen zone B.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,359 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

gearbox leaking oil

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,563 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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S308 NGO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S308 NGO, 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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S308 NGO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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