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S429 GHW

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,289 mi
Last recorded128,289 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 GHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 128,289 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

SRS warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 123,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

SRS Warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,869 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight movement in both bottom ball joints

Fail 28 Jan 2010 112,277 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EMS/SRS warning light on. Slight movement it bottom ball joints

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 112,277 miles

EMS/SRS warning light on. Slight movement it bottom ball joints

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 105,319 miles

Airbag warning light on

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 97,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,134 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,620 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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S429 GHW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S429 GHW, 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 S429 GHW registered?

S429 GHW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S429 GHW safe to buy?

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