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S357 SNG

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,946 mi
Last recorded102,946 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 SNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,919 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 102,871 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,099 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 100,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM

Nearside FRONT OF REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR EYR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR EYE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside OUTER SILL FRONT AND REAR CORRODING

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

PAS PUMP MISTING OIL

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,060 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIATING

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING OUT SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGES

O/S AND N/S HEADLIGHTS TARNISHING

O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR EYE BUSH DETERIATING

PAS PUMP MISTING OIL

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,043 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear rear exhaust rubber mount spliting but not insecure

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes minimal play (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 95,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first flange (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear rear exhaust rubber mount spliting but not insecure

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes minimal play (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,802 miles

Oil leak

front suspension bushes perrishing,rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,184 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Slight play o/s steering

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,179 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play o/s steering

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,170 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 66,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,291 miles

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

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

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

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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S357 SNG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red 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 S357 SNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S357 SNG registered?

S357 SNG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S357 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 SNG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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