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S888 MLR

1999 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 MLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 95,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both lower sills under body sealed

Pass 25 May 2022 91,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 91,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 91,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 91,312 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 89,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 89,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,316 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,903 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 81,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,006 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,827 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,507 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,991 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,454 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,498 miles

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

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

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

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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S888 MLR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S888 MLR, 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 S888 MLR registered?

S888 MLR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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