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C18 SJW

1999 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

65,736 mi
Last recorded65,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 65,736 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 65,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,657 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,362 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,956 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9 Jul 2008 49,656 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 12 Jul 2007 48,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,139 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C18 SJW is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc 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 C18 SJW, 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

How do I check the history of C18 SJW?

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What year was C18 SJW registered?

C18 SJW is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is C18 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 SJW 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.

Does C18 SJW have outstanding finance?

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