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S858 DNM

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,202 mi
Last recorded61,202 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 DNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlight misting beam pattern okay

Pass 13 Aug 2024 61,067 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 61,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,825 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 59,825 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,091 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both freont tyres splitting heavily, ply or cord not visible

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front & nearside rear tyres splitting, cord or ply not visible

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,458 miles

both front tyres starting to perish within tread

n/s/r tyre starting to perish within tread

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,006 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,494 miles

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

front & rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,157 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,807 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,406 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,454 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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S858 DNM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S858 DNM, 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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S858 DNM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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