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S889 LNR

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 LNR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,040 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertray fitted

front discs corroded on outer edge of inner face

movement in both inner rack joints, o/s worse

slight engine oil leak from o/s/f

Pass 4 Dec 2010 72,208 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,432 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,882 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside-inner steering rack joint worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,563 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 53,690 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre. n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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S889 LNR is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S889 LNR, 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 S889 LNR registered?

S889 LNR is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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