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S328 ERC

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 ERC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 107,223 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corroson around suspention conponents

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,197 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective snapped ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,575 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,518 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,178 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s back bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s back bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 83,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,423 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,026 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 63,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S328 ERC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S328 ERC, 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 S328 ERC registered?

S328 ERC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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