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S500 UEY

1999 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,294 mi
Last recorded115,294 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 UEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 115,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 111,465 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 108,168 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,168 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 66,078 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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S500 UEY is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S500 UEY, 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 S500 UEY?

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What year was S500 UEY registered?

S500 UEY is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is S500 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 UEY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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