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S4 GMR

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 GMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 76,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside also pads deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside front and rear discs rusted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,907 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,768 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,294 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,389 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,600 miles

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 30 Sep 2008 62,700 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,883 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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S4 GMR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S4 GMR, 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 S4 GMR registered?

S4 GMR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is S4 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 GMR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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