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S50 PWR

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 PWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 76,221 miles

Off side rear handbrake efficiency is quite poor compared to the near side. This should be checked out.

Fail 13 May 2011 76,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear handbrake efficiency is quite poor compared to the near side. This should be checked out.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 71,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,873 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,336 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 63,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2007 59,283 miles

under sheild broken.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,910 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 PWR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWR, 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 PWR registered?

S50 PWR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is S50 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 PWR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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