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S312 KYY

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,404 mi
Last recorded153,404 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 153,404 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 153,404 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,090 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 142,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 139,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2014 139,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 134,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,369 miles

Offside rear handbrake slightly weak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,512 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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S312 KYY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S312 KYY, 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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S312 KYY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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