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S468 EKO

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,231 mi
Last recorded171,231 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 EKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 171,231 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and blowing

Front and rear sills corroded, and various corrosion to vehicle underside and components.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Running on to the front exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 171,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and fouling the brake flexible hose (1.1.15 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished and cracked - 225/50/16-96W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on outer sidewall - 225/50/16-96W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on outer sidewall - 225/50/16-96W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust corroded and blowing

Front and rear sills corroded, and various corrosion to vehicle underside and components.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, perished, cracked and worn on the edges - 225/50/16-96W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Running on to the front exhaust pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 169,329 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall also on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.

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

Underbody of vehicle including suspension and chassis shows light corrosion, advise to monitor.

both front headlight are starting to go cloudy

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

Fail 1 Aug 2022 169,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall also on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front headlight are starting to go cloudy

front and rear components are corroded

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

side seal are show some corrosion

throttle is sticking

Pass 20 Jul 2021 168,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 168,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 166,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front right side, Leak is dripping down onto exhaust. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 162,517 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 158,968 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 158,966 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 153,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 153,481 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 150,291 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 150,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 149,886 miles

Entire exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Steering is slow to self centre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 149,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Entire exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Steering is slow to self centre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,362 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 148,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 148,188 miles

airbag light on. rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 148,170 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 137,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 119,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 102,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 73,867 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 73,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S468 EKO is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S468 EKO, 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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S468 EKO is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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