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S852 JYX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,076 mi
Last recorded167,076 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 167,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring worn all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 159,392 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 159,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,367 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,757 miles

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

front wipers split

rear bushes on both front bottom arms starting to split

Fail 21 Jan 2014 134,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front wipers split

rear bushes on both front bottom arms starting to split

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 116,898 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 112,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,727 miles

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

battery flat

Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,640 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 94,194 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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S852 JYX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S852 JYX, 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 S852 JYX registered?

S852 JYX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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