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S4 YLV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,484 mi
Last recorded68,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 YLV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,560 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 66,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,409 miles

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

brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Aug 2011 61,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,400 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,377 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 41,672 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 YLV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S4 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

S4 YLV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is S4 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 YLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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