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S826 APJ

1999 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 APJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 108,370 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 107,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,030 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe along n/s + o/s rear suspension arms to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,837 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 102,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 102,391 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,961 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,961 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

emissons not tested due to engine kmocking when increased rpm

Pass 7 May 2014 96,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 96,311 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,145 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

S.R.S light staying on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,898 miles

S.R.S LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 29 Nov 2010 85,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

S.R.S LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 81,736 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,899 miles

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

diff mounting starting to split. n/s handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,348 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 75,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,451 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 67,451 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 56,904 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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S826 APJ is a 1999 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S826 APJ, 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 S826 APJ registered?

S826 APJ is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S826 APJ safe to buy?

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