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S879 OSL

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 OSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,330 miles

brake pipes becoming corroded

fuel pipes becoming corroded

sill edges becoming corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 114,351 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,241 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 107,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 99,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,819 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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S879 OSL is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S879 OSL, 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 S879 OSL registered?

S879 OSL is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S879 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 OSL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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