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S30 TLF

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 TLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 97,313 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 95,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 93,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and rear fracturing around pipe

one securing bolt missing from reservoir support

outer handbrake cable damaged and hanging on n/s

Pass 12 May 2017 90,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake cables rusty and bulging in places

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 90,427 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake cables rusty and bulging in places

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

outer layers of centre silencer corroded and broken

Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,881 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

outer layers of centre silencer corroded and broken

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,145 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,736 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s handbrake cable very corroded

rear axle bush separating

wiper blades noisy and slight smearing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,418 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s handbrake cable very corroded

rear axle bush separating

wiper blades noisy and slight smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,337 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,284 miles

rear exhaust mounting detached but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,862 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 63,121 miles

front tyres worn edges

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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S30 TLF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S30 TLF, 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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S30 TLF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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