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S90 LDS

1999 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,007 mi
Last recorded60,007 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 LDS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 55,012 miles

Front Lower both sides brake reaction bushes splitting evident

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,856 miles

Rear petrol tank retaining straps advanced corrosion evident

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,592 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses deterioated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (s) in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

minor perishing on fuel cap seal.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake hoses deteriation evident

Fail 7 Nov 2018 50,126 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake hoses deteriation evident

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,469 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,117 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing due to tyre age

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 38,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,459 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,008 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,691 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,617 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,752 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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S90 LDS is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S90 LDS, 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 S90 LDS registered?

S90 LDS is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S90 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 LDS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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