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S50 AON

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 AON
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 79,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,166 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 79,166 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,500 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 73,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,985 miles

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

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 Jan 2010 60,842 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,006 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,217 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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S50 AON is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S50 AON, 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 S50 AON registered?

S50 AON is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is S50 AON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 AON shows 18 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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