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S88 VON

1999 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,956 mi
Last recorded43,956 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 VON
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,956 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 43,544 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,103 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,682 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 41,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,441 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,066 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S88 VON is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S88 VON, 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 S88 VON registered?

S88 VON is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S88 VON safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 VON shows 22 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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