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S424 APC

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,854 mi
Last recorded42,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 APC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 39,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 34,721 miles

both rear brakepipes to rear calipers corroded not excessive

slight play in O/S/F rack arm

Pass 20 May 2010 30,506 miles

advise front pads low rear brake pipes starting to rust rear flexi pipes starting to rust

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,404 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 30,404 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,376 miles

front pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,069 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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S424 APC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S424 APC, 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

How do I check the history of S424 APC?

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What year was S424 APC registered?

S424 APC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S424 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S424 APC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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