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S52 KCC

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 KCC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 59,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,659 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses cloudy polished to clear pattern up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,240 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 58,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,948 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 56,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 53,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 53,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2012 52,579 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 50,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,538 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,055 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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S52 KCC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S52 KCC, 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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S52 KCC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S52 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 KCC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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