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S888 UND

1999 BMW Z3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 UND
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,791 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,868 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,271 miles

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)

near side front brake disc inner face pitted and slightly worn

off side front brake disc inner face pitted and slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,532 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,953 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 61,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,249 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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S888 UND is a 1999 BMW Z3 in White 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 S888 UND, 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 UND registered?

S888 UND is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S888 UND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 UND 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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