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S383 JRO

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 JRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,361 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,183 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,415 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,228 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,817 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,938 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 32,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 32,850 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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S383 JRO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S383 JRO, 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 S383 JRO registered?

S383 JRO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S383 JRO safe to buy?

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