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S506 EPN

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,373 mi
Last recorded68,373 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 EPN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,373 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front and o s r to front metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated and out (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point \sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nsf (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated and outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under side of vehicle very corroded and all componets

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 68,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 67,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 129,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 126,441 miles

Offside Front headlamp lense cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 4 May 2017 126,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear exhaust rubber perished but system still supported

Offside Front headlamp lense cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 6 May 2016 123,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 123,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 123,563 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,861 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 99,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,578 miles

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

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

Offside brake showing signs of binding

Fail 13 Oct 2010 91,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside brake showing signs of binding

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,081 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 80,829 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,228 miles

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

slight wear in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm outer ball joints

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,630 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 46,042 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)

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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S506 EPN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 S506 EPN, 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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S506 EPN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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