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S847 ORV

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,219 mi
Last recorded25,219 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 ORV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 25,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 25,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,032 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 24,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 24,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,711 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 24,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 24,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 24,139 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 23,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 22,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,313 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 21,313 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 May 2013 19,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,606 miles

nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,732 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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S847 ORV is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S847 ORV, 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 S847 ORV registered?

S847 ORV is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S847 ORV safe to buy?

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