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S953 JYX

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,164 mi
Last recorded130,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 JYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 130,164 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

vehicle slightly corroded underneath

Fail 20 Jun 2018 130,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen chipped

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 128,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 128,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,161 miles

Front number plate delaminated

both headlamp patterns weak

catalyst only just met requirements

Fail 16 Oct 2015 111,161 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)

Front number plate delaminated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both headlamp patterns weak

catalyst only just met requirements

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,050 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS VERY WEAK

REAR DIFF MOUNT STARTING TO SEPERATE

REAR DIFF NOISEY

SERVO PIPE SLIGHTLY COLLAPSED

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER RACK ENDS

Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS VERY WEAK

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

REAR DIFF MOUNT STARTING TO SEPERATE

REAR DIFF NOISEY

SERVO PIPE SLIGHTLY COLLAPSED

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER RACK ENDS

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,919 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel bearings rough but not excessively

cardboard used as packing between fuel tank straps and fuel tank

leak in engine induction circuit

nearside front brake has slight bind

running rough

spare wheel loose but not insecure

wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,313 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 19 Sep 2012 75,827 miles

offside front tyre has cut in outer wall of tyre but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 17 Sep 2012 75,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre has cut in outer wall of tyre but not deep enough to show cords

slight blow from centre exhaust system

Pass 15 Nov 2006 60,059 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 60,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bush on n/s/f lower suspension arm worn & front wheels distorted.

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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S953 JYX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S953 JYX, 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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S953 JYX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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