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S310 XOE

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,145 mi
Last recorded110,145 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 XOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 108,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes are worn

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine noise

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake slightly tight

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,439 miles

coolant leak

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

engine noise

front and rear brake discs are corroded on edges

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,482 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joints

rear brake discs are corroded on the edges

slight gearbox oil leak

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,810 miles

exhaust rattle

nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

nearside rear tyre tread is cracked and wearing low on inside edge

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust section is corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low and unevenly on inside edge, tread is cracked

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2013 82,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing low and unevenly on inside edge, tread is cracked

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyrea tread worn on inside edge

rear exhaust section is corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,117 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,117 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,468 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,711 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 62,711 miles

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

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 59,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight power steering fluid leak from n/s of steering rack

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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S310 XOE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S310 XOE, 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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S310 XOE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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