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S868 KBA

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,207 mi
Last recorded71,207 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 KBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 71,207 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,308 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,306 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,828 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,282 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,506 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 67,506 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,907 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,464 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 44,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,244 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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S868 KBA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S868 KBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S868 KBA registered?

S868 KBA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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