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S520 FBF

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 FBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,235 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 111,235 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension and steering components are corroded.

catalytic converter performance is deteriorated.

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are lightly corroded.

offside front brake has a slight bind.

offside front tyre is splitting on its inside edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,113 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,050 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose on to power steering pump. (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside headlamp lenses are deteriorated.

offside front tyre inner edge is splitting.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is lightly perished.

windscreen has a crack on the offside outside of the swept area.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,554 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s front + rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pipes rusting

slight play in steering rack

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox exhaust mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox exhaust mount broken

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 109,251 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe bracket and rear silencer deterioated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 109,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

exhaust front pipe bracket and rear silencer deterioated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust detiorated

air bag light on

Fail 20 Feb 2012 97,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust detiorated

air bag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,991 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,732 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,580 miles

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

Both front tyres scuffed/perished around sidewall

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,425 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,703 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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S520 FBF is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S520 FBF, 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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S520 FBF is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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