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S416 GGP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear differential support bush worn

Offside mileage display LCD faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished and have slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 62,568 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,736 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 61,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Both front tyres perishing

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,090 miles

Front tyres perished and cracking

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 10 Mar 2017 55,517 miles

Badge missing from tailgate

Front tyres perished / carcking

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,514 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Badge missing from tailgate

Front tyres perished / carcking

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 14 Mar 2016 49,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,732 miles

Nearside front tyre wall perished not to cords.

Number plate lamps come on when hit.

Offside front steering arm has slight movement at fixings.

Offside front tyre wall perished not to cords.

Offside rear side light come on when hit.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 37,732 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre wall perished not to cords.

Number plate lamps come on when hit.

Offside front steering arm has slight movement at fixings.

Offside front tyre wall perished not to cords.

Offside rear side light come on when hit.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 36,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,890 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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S416 GGP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S416 GGP, 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 S416 GGP registered?

S416 GGP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S416 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 GGP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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