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S181 LEP

1999 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,888 mi
Last recorded53,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Z375,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 LEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 53,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,642 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 53,636 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 53,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,033 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,580 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 15 Aug 2013 51,132 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,489 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 45,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 41,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,679 miles

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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S181 LEP is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S181 LEP, 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 S181 LEP registered?

S181 LEP is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S181 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 LEP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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