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S50 MGK

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,583 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 105,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 99,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 97,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,167 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,786 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 86,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,184 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,759 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,494 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all discs corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,851 miles

on road test found brake pedal bounce "warped discs"

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,548 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,242 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,701 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 MGK is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MGK, 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 MGK registered?

S50 MGK is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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The MOT history for S50 MGK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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